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Weather & Climate in Grande Cache, AB

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Grande Cache has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,016 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,646/sq mi
Coordinates53.8834°N, 119.1359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 69 km 10 km
Jun 13, 2015 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.6 145 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2015 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 134 km 1 km
Aug 24, 2024 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.2 146 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Grande Cache has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 18°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.0").

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