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Weather & Climate in Rycroft, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rycroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7500°N, 118.7195°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 14, 2001 | 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada | M5.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M5.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada | M4.7 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 139 km | 2 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 1993 | 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.3 | 136 km | 13 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | 5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.2 | 149 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M2.8 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 9 km N of Fort St. John, Canada | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in |
Rycroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").