Calmar, Alberta facts for kids
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Calmar
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 Calmar
Location in Alberta
Calmar
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region | |
| Census division | 11 | |
| Municipal district | Leduc County | |
| Incorporated | ||
| • Village | January 1, 1949 | |
| • Town | January 19, 1954 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 730 m (2,400 ft) | |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 2,183 | |
| • Density | 467.6/km2 (1,211/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) | |
| Postal code |
T0C
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| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 | |
| Highways | Highway 39, Highway 795 | |
| Waterways | Conjuring Creek | |
Calmar is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Leduc County, on Highway 39. This is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) southwest of Edmonton. The town was named in 1900 after Kalmar, Sweden. This was the hometown of its first postmaster, C. J. Blomquist.
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Exploring Calmar's Location
Calmar is found in the middle of Alberta, a province in Canada. It's part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. This means it's close to the big city of Edmonton.
Calmar's Climate
Calmar has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm, often humid summers. The winters are usually cold and snowy. You can expect all four seasons here.
| Climate data for Calmar, Alberta | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.4 (57.9) |
17.2 (63.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
31.1 (88.0) |
32.5 (90.5) |
36.7 (98.1) |
35.6 (96.1) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34.5 (94.1) |
29.5 (85.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
17.8 (64.0) |
36.7 (98.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −5.5 (22.1) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
2.5 (36.5) |
11.8 (53.2) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
0.3 (32.5) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
9.8 (49.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −11.2 (11.8) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
4.9 (40.8) |
10.8 (51.4) |
14.4 (57.9) |
16.6 (61.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
4.5 (40.1) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
3.3 (37.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −17.0 (1.4) |
−15.0 (5.0) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
3.3 (37.9) |
7.7 (45.9) |
9.7 (49.5) |
8.4 (47.1) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
−10.2 (13.6) |
−15.2 (4.6) |
−3.2 (26.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −48.9 (−56.0) |
−49.4 (−56.9) |
−42.2 (−44.0) |
−31.7 (−25.1) |
−11.1 (12.0) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−16.1 (3.0) |
−30.6 (−23.1) |
−40.6 (−41.1) |
−48.9 (−56.0) |
−49.4 (−56.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27.4 (1.08) |
16.8 (0.66) |
23.0 (0.91) |
26.6 (1.05) |
54.3 (2.14) |
79.7 (3.14) |
109.6 (4.31) |
63.0 (2.48) |
46.9 (1.85) |
30.5 (1.20) |
22.9 (0.90) |
15.0 (0.59) |
515.7 (20.31) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1.2 (0.05) |
0.8 (0.03) |
1.1 (0.04) |
14.4 (0.57) |
50.4 (1.98) |
79.7 (3.14) |
109.6 (4.31) |
63.0 (2.48) |
46.4 (1.83) |
16.2 (0.64) |
2.0 (0.08) |
0.6 (0.02) |
385.4 (15.17) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 26.3 (10.4) |
16.0 (6.3) |
21.9 (8.6) |
12.2 (4.8) |
3.9 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (0.2) |
14.4 (5.7) |
20.9 (8.2) |
14.4 (5.7) |
130.6 (51.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 8.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 13.3 | 13.5 | 11.2 | 9.8 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 105.4 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 0.41 | 0.15 | 0.65 | 4.3 | 8.4 | 137.3 | 13.5 | 11.2 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.50 | 192.21 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 7.7 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 2.4 | 0.56 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 2.6 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 38.59 |
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Calmar's Population
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different places. This is called a census.
Recent Population Numbers
In the 2021 Census, Calmar had 2,183 people living there. They lived in 893 homes. This was a small change from 2016, when the population was 2,228.
How Calmar Has Grown
In 2011, Calmar had 1,970 people. By 2016, it grew to 2,228 residents. This shows the town has been growing over time.
Calmar's Economy
The Town of Calmar works with other nearby areas to help businesses grow. This group is called the Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association.
Supporting Local Businesses
This association helps to promote the area around the Edmonton International Airport. They work to bring new businesses and jobs to Calmar and the surrounding region. This helps the local economy stay strong.
