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Weather & Climate in Big Valley, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Big Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,740 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 37.3°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,740 ft (835 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0341°N, 112.7533°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Big Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 10°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").