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Weather & Climate in Jasper, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jasper has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Area | 356.0 sq mi (921.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8795°N, 118.0804°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M2.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 138 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in |
Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.0").