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Weather & Climate in Swan Hills, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Swan Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7168°N, 115.4023°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 13, 2015 | 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 136 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Swan Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").