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Yellowhead County, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,426
Population
1/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$57,050 per capita
$388,000
Home Value
$930
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
295 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$388,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Yellowhead County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.1°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,130 ft (954 m) |
| Area | 8,586.4 sq mi (22,238.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4968°N, 116.6463°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Yellowhead County has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").