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Weather & Climate in Sylvan Lake, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sylvan Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3110°N, 114.0838°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 78 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 65 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 100 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Sylvan Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 14°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").