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Weather & Climate in Spirit River, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Spirit River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7833°N, 118.8361°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M5.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada | M4.7 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alberta, Canada | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 1993 | 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada | M3.3 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.3 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.2 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | 5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.2 | 141 km | 1 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in |
Spirit River has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.7").