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Mayerthorpe, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,259 Population 742/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $51,300 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayerthorpe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates53.9502°N, 115.1355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

Jun 13, 2015 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.6 120 km
Jan 12, 2016 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 135 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 149 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 139 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 147 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 104 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 147 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 150 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 149 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Mayerthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 5°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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