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Weather & Climate in Scandia, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scandia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2834°N, 112.0351°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Scandia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.5").