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Rycroft, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
550 Population 770/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $45,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rycroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density770/sq mi
Coordinates55.7500°N, 118.7195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2023.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 77 km
Dec 26, 1992 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M5.0 144 km
Mar 16, 2023 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada M4.7 138 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.6 139 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 139 km
May 28, 2013 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 126 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.2 136 km
Jun 12, 2001 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 142 km
Jan 9, 1993 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 141 km
Jan 23, 1992 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 141 km
Jan 9, 1993 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 139 km
Jan 30, 1993 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 139 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 143 km
Jan 9, 1993 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.6 143 km
Feb 15, 1992 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.4 142 km
Mar 5, 2008 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada M3.3 136 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 51 km
Sep 24, 2000 5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada M3.2 149 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M2.8 139 km
Jan 23, 1992 9 km N of Fort St. John, Canada M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 1.0 in

Rycroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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