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Weather & Climate in Brazeau County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brazeau County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,864 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.1°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,864 ft (873 m) |
| Area | 1,158.4 sq mi (3,000.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2088°N, 115.1609°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 84 km | 0 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Brazeau County has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 8°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").