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Weather & Climate in Fairview, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fairview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 34.0°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.0668°N, 118.3861°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 14, 2001 | 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada | M4.7 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 147 km | 2 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 1993 | 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 76 km | 0 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M2.8 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Fort St. John, Canada | M2.7 | 142 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in |
Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 4°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.8").