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Weather & Climate in Drayton Valley, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drayton Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2168°N, 114.9854°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 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 115 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 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 121 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 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 97 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 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 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 | Coldest |
Drayton Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 14°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").