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Weather & Climate in Fort McMurray, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort McMurray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 83.3 sq mi (215.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.7268°N, 111.3810°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Fort McMurray has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 2°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.7").