Weather & Climate in Hay Lakes, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hay Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1972°N, 113.0552°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
Hay Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").