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Weather & Climate in Grande Prairie, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grande Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,133 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1667°N, 118.8027°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 122 km | 6 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 45 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Grande Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.8").