Wanham, AB

Alberta

Wanham is a small town in Alberta with a population of 141.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

141 Population 199/sq mi density
35°F Avg Temperature

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How Wanham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population141
Density199/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Wanham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.4°F
34% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates55.7344°N, 118.3885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 24, 2024.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 97 km
Mar 16, 2023 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada M4.7 119 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.6 120 km
Aug 24, 2024 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.2 150 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.2 117 km
May 28, 2013 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 145 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 1.0 in

Wanham has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 6°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Wanham

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Wanham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tiny Tots Community Library0.0

Hotels in Wanham

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bear Country Inn

Ski Resorts Near Wanham

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fairview Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wanham

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grande Prairie AirportYQUMedium Airport
Bice Farm Airport-Small Airport
Codessa South Airport-Small Airport
Debolt Airport-Small Airport
Delta Tango Field-Small Airport
Eaglesham (South) Airport-Small Airport
Fairview AirportZFWSmall Airport
Grovedale Airport-Small Airport
Spirit River Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wanham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wanham Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanham

What is the population of Wanham?

Wanham has a population of 141 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wanham?

Wanham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

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