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Weather & Climate in Mayerthorpe, AB

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mayerthorpe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 60°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates53.9502°N, 115.1355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 13, 2015 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.6 120 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2016 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 135 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 149 km 0 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 139 km 10 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 147 km 0 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 104 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 147 km 1 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 150 km 1 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 149 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 94 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Mayerthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 5°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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