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Weather & Climate in Vulcan, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vulcan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,422 ft (1,043 m) |
| Area | 2,068.2 sq mi (5,356.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4001°N, 113.2519°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2024 | 8 km S of Cardston, Canada | M2.8 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Vulcan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").