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Weather & Climate in Peace River, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peace River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2372°N, 117.2918°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 110 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Peace River has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.6").