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Weather & Climate in Yellowhead County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yellowhead County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.1°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,130 ft (954 m) |
| Area | 8,586.4 sq mi (22,238.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4968°N, 116.6463°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.
| Jun 13, 2015 | 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada | M4.2 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 17 km NW of Edson, Canada | M3.6 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 79 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M2.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada | M2.5 | 22 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Yellowhead County has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").