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Weather & Climate in McLennan, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McLennan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7001°N, 116.9026°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 16, 2023 | 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada | M4.7 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 90 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) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in |
McLennan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 2°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").