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Weather & Climate in Ponoka, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponoka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Area | 1,084.2 sq mi (2,808.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6768°N, 113.5815°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
Ponoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.6").