Saddle Hills County, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,338 Population 1/sq mi density

$83,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita

$300,000 Home Value

$432 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent

35°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$83,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$300,000 home value, $432/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Saddle Hills County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	34.6°F
	36% below US avg
January Average	8°F (-13°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,625 ft (800 m)
Area	2,250.1 sq mi (5,827.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	55.8634°N, 119.4557°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Oct 4, 2024.

Apr 14, 2001	44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada	M5.3	33 km
Dec 26, 1992	14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M5.0	98 km
May 28, 2013	18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	79 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	93 km
Oct 4, 2024	52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	148 km
Jun 12, 2001	5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	95 km
Jan 9, 1993	13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	95 km
Jan 23, 1992	8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	95 km
Jan 9, 1993	14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	94 km
Jan 30, 1993	15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	94 km
Feb 11, 1992	16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	97 km
Jan 9, 1993	17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.6	98 km
Feb 15, 1992	13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	97 km
Mar 5, 2008	8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.3	89 km
May 3, 1995	36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada	M3.3	94 km
Sep 24, 2000	5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.2	102 km
Oct 3, 2001	British Columbia, Canada	M3.2	104 km
May 25, 2003	12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.0	107 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M2.8	93 km
Jan 23, 1992	9 km N of Fort St. John, Canada	M2.8	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	8°F (-13°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.7 in	Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in
April	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
July	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in
November	19°F (-7°C)	0.9 in
December	10°F (-13°C)	0.9 in

Saddle Hills County has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 8°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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