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Vulcan, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,237 Population 2/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $45,920 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vulcan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Area2,068.2 sq mi (5,356.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.4001°N, 113.2519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 20, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 148 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 130 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 148 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 142 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 82 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 126 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 149 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 146 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 135 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 134 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 147 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 106 km
Jan 20, 2024 8 km S of Cardston, Canada M2.8 143 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Vulcan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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