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Weather & Climate in Alix, AB

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates52.4001°N, 113.1853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 122 km 10 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 139 km 5 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 140 km 0 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 128 km 10 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 137 km 5 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 50 km 5 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 138 km 0 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 133 km 5 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 146 km 0 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 125 km 1 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 138 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 145 km 0 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Alix has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 10°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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