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Black Diamond, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,730 Population 1,037/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $50,560 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,110 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Diamond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,037/sq mi
Coordinates50.6877°N, 114.2324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 7, 2023.

Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 110 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 105 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 66 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 16 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 134 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 112 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 118 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 58 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Black Diamond has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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