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Weather & Climate in Sherwood Park, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sherwood Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,392 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5168°N, 113.3187°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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 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 |
Sherwood Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").