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Weather & Climate in Barrhead, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1335°N, 114.4021°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Barrhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 5°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.7").