Edmonton
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Would you visit or live in Edmonton?
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Edmonton month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Edmonton are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), February the coldest (average low -15°C), and June the wettest (about 112 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.7 | -13.8 | 23 | 4.9 |
| February | -6.4 | -15.2 | 18 | 6.5 |
| March | 0.5 | -8.9 | 24 | 8.2 |
| April | 9.8 | -1.7 | 28 | 10.2 |
| May | 18.5 | 6.2 | 61 | 11.5 |
| June | 21.4 | 10.8 | 112 | 12.5 |
| July | 23.7 | 13.4 | 100 | 12.7 |
| August | 23.1 | 12.2 | 80 | 11.4 |
| September | 18.5 | 7.8 | 41 | 9.4 |
| October | 9.7 | 0.5 | 28 | 6.8 |
| November | 0.2 | -7.0 | 27 | 4.9 |
| December | -6.3 | -14.0 | 25 | 4.3 |
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People and places shaping Edmonton
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Research updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026Past and future events in Edmonton
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- UFC Fight Night 290
Wikidata records Edmonton as the event location. Mixed martial arts event in 2026.
Previously
- Documented history · 1882
By 1882, these lots numbered about 44, after which they were displaced and integrated into the expanding city of Edmonton.
- Documented history · 1754
In 1754, Anthony Henday, an explorer for the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), may have been the first European to enter the Edmonton area.
- Documented history · 1795
By 1795, Fort Edmonton was established on the river's north bank as a major trading post for the HBC, near the mouth of the Sturgeon River close to present-day Fort Saskatchewan.
- Documented history · 1813
By 1813, after some changes in location, Fort Edmonton was established in the area of what is now Rossdale, beginning Edmonton's start as a permanent population centre.
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01 · OverviewEdmonton, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Edmonton took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Edmonton
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Edmonton
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Edmonton
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Edmonton
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Edmonton
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Edmonton
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edmonton
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01 · Q&AWhere is Edmonton located and what are its coordinates?
Edmonton is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 53.5501, -113.4687 with an elevation of 668 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Edmonton?
Edmonton has a recorded population of approximately 1,010,899 and observes the America/Edmonton time zone (CAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Edmonton?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Edmonton include en-CA, fr-CA, iu, and the circulating currency is CAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Edmonton?
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