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Banff, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,305
Population
5,268/sq mi density
$88,000
Median Income
$50,400 per capita
$725,000
Home Value
$1,500
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
280 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 14.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$725,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Banff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 50.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.3°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,544 ft (1,385 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1762°N, 115.5698°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Banff has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.4").