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Weather & Climate in Drumheller, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drumheller has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4617°N, 112.7101°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 | 126 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Drumheller has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").