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Weather & Climate in Grimshaw, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grimshaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 33.4°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1834°N, 117.6027°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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada | M4.7 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 96 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in |
Grimshaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 2°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.7").