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Weather & Climate in Rural South East, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rural South East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4031°N, 113.4304°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Rural South East has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 12°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").