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Weather & Climate in Wheatland County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wheatland County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,881 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,881 ft (878 m) |
| Area | 1,739.4 sq mi (4,505.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1111°N, 112.9253°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Wheatland County has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").