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Weather & Climate in Barrhead County No. 11, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrhead County No. 11 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,198 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.3°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
| Area | 921.0 sq mi (2,385.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1723°N, 114.5486°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 139 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in |
Barrhead County No. 11 has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 4°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.6").