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Weather & Climate in Edmonton, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edmonton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 295.6 sq mi (765.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5501°N, 113.4687°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Edmonton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").