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Weather & Climate in Whitecourt, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitecourt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 269 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1502°N, 115.6855°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 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1992 | 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 75 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Whitecourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 12°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").