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Sylvan Lake, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,995 Population 1,794/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $58,750 per capita
$352,000 Home Value
$1,360 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $1,360/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvan Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density1,794/sq mi
Coordinates52.3110°N, 114.0838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 62 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 150 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 77 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 76 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 78 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 12 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 76 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 139 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 77 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 72 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 85 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 65 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 148 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 109 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 77 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 83 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 82 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Sylvan Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 14°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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