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Slave Lake, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,836
Population
1,237/sq mi density
$111,000
Median Income
$57,800 per capita
$320,000
Home Value
$1,430
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Slave Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.2834°N, 114.7690°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°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) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Slave Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 9°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.7").