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Silver Sands, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
214 Population 221/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 30.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Sands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,448 ft (746 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates53.6262°N, 114.6811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 140 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 138 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 105 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 137 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 130 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 139 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 147 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 135 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 139 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 139 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 127 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Silver Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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