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Weather & Climate in Athabasca, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Athabasca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 270 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 2,359.6 sq mi (6,111.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7169°N, 113.2854°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Athabasca has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 7°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.7").