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Weather & Climate in Birch Hills County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birch Hills County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 34.9°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 1,099.9 sq mi (2,848.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7598°N, 117.9995°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 14, 2001 | 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada | M4.7 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 43 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in |
Birch Hills County has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 4°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.8").