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Weather & Climate in Northern Sunrise County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Northern Sunrise County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 59°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 31.9°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,280 ft (695 m) |
| Area | 8,075.4 sq mi (20,915.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.7003°N, 116.2937°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in |
Northern Sunrise County has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 1°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").