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Weather & Climate in Sunchild 202, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunchild 202 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,527 ft (1,075 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7175°N, 115.4607°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 56 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 49 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Sunchild 202 has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").