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Weather & Climate in Sexsmith, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sexsmith has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3500°N, 118.7860°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 133 km | 6 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 36 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in |
Sexsmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 7°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").