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Weather & Climate in Buford, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2475°N, 113.9311°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Buford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 9°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").