Spirit River, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0

B Good

849 Population 707/sq mi density

$78,500 Median Income $51,800 per capita

$174,000 Home Value

$1,090 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent

36°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$78,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$174,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Spirit River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	35.6°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	8°F (-13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,028 ft (618 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	707/sq mi
Coordinates	55.7833°N, 118.8361°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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	69 km
Dec 26, 1992	14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M5.0	136 km
Mar 16, 2023	44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada	M4.7	144 km
Mar 16, 2023	Alberta, Canada	M4.6	145 km
May 28, 2013	18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	117 km
Mar 16, 2023	Alberta, Canada	M4.2	142 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	131 km
Jun 12, 2001	5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	134 km
Jan 9, 1993	13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	133 km
Jan 23, 1992	8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	133 km
Jan 9, 1993	14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	131 km
Jan 30, 1993	15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	131 km
Feb 11, 1992	16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	135 km
Jan 9, 1993	17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.6	135 km
Feb 15, 1992	13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	134 km
May 3, 1995	36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada	M3.3	58 km
Mar 5, 2008	8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.3	128 km
Oct 3, 2001	British Columbia, Canada	M3.2	143 km
Sep 24, 2000	5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.2	141 km
May 25, 2003	12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.0	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	8°F (-13°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	0.7 in	Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in
April	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
November	19°F (-7°C)	1.0 in
December	10°F (-12°C)	1.0 in

Spirit River has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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