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Weather & Climate in Silver Sands, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Sands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,448 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6262°N, 114.6811°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M2.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 120 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Silver Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").