Sign In Register

Hinton, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,817 Population 763/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $60,300 per capita
$336,000 Home Value
$1,170 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$336,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hinton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density763/sq mi
Coordinates53.4001°N, 117.5857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 43.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 20, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada M4.7 123 km
Jun 13, 2015 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.6 89 km
Jan 23, 2015 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 116 km
Jan 12, 2016 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 122 km
Aug 24, 2024 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.2 132 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 119 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 117 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 69 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 123 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 109 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 117 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 115 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Hinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.8").

View full weather details →