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Sexsmith, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,427 Population 483/sq mi density
$109,000 Median Income $58,950 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 302 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
$109,000 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sexsmith has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates55.3500°N, 118.7860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 104 km
Feb 20, 2025 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada M4.7 111 km
Jan 23, 2015 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 139 km
Aug 24, 2024 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.2 133 km
May 28, 2013 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 146 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.0 in

Sexsmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 7°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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