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Weather & Climate in Wetaskiwin, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wetaskiwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 268 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,739/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9668°N, 113.3687°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Wetaskiwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").