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Weather & Climate in MacKay, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
MacKay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.7°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6501°N, 115.5855°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 13, 2015 | 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M2.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 60 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
MacKay has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 7°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").