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Weather & Climate in Fox Creek, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fox Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4001°N, 116.8024°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 20, 2025 | 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 33 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 33 km | 6 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 83 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Fox Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.6").