Blairmore, AB

Alberta

Blairmore is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,522.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,522 Population 11/sq mi density

37°F Avg Temperature

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How Blairmore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,522

Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)

Rain26.3 in/yr

Elevation4,373 ft (1,333 m)

Blairmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,373 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	36.7°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation	4,373 ft (1,333 m)
Area	142.9 sq mi (370.2 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	49.6000°N, 114.4353°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 11.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 20, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000	35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada	M4.6	56 km
Mar 22, 2006	8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana	M4.3	102 km
Feb 5, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M3.9	145 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	38 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	139 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	148 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	145 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	124 km
Apr 11, 2015	5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana	M3.5	134 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	109 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	140 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	99 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	148 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	13 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana	M3.3	109 km
Feb 14, 2012	6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana	M3.3	106 km
Jan 3, 2021	19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana	M3.2	93 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	53 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	142 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	WEDGE CANYON	51,987	78 km
1988	RED BENCH	33,845	91 km
2017	CARIBOU	28,101	96 km
1994	NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION)	8,990	68 km
1998	KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD)	8,061	95 km
2015	MARSTON	7,587	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	6,755	86 km
2017	GIBRALTER RIDGE	6,299	88 km
2022	WEASEL	5,752	70 km
2003	POLL HAVEN	4,495	88 km
2017	ADAIR PEAK	4,421	99 km
2017	WEASEL	3,942	74 km
2018	BOUNDARY	2,862	76 km
2021	HAY CREEK	2,699	92 km
2022	QUARTZ	2,113	89 km
2000	PARKE PEAK	1,988	73 km
1998	KOPSI CREEK	1,016	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.8 in
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in
April	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in
May	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in
June	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
August	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
September	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
October	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	2.3 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	1.9 in

Blairmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Blairmore

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Blairmore

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Crowsnest Museum
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Libraries in Blairmore

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library		0.0
Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library		0.0
MDM School		0.0

Hotels in Blairmore

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Kanata Inns - Blairmore

Cafes in Blairmore

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stone's Throw Cafe

Tim Hortons

Monuments in Blairmore

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blairmore war memorial

Clinics in Blairmore

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crowsnest Medical Clinic

Dentists in Blairmore

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1087869414

CA #9967549073

Gas Stations in Blairmore

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FasGas

Shell

Banks in Blairmore

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Golf Courses in Blairmore

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crowsnest Pass Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Blairmore

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
The Pass Beer Co.

Ski Resorts Near Blairmore

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Castle Mountain Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Fernie Alpine Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Wapiti	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Blairmore

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Pincher Creek Airport	WPC	Medium Airport
Cowley Airport	YYM	Small Airport
Eureka Airport	-	Small Airport
Lionel P. Demers Memorial Airpark	-	Small Airport
Moose City Airport	-	Small Airport
North Fork Airport	-	Small Airport
Sparwood Elk Valley Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Blairmore

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Bellevue Post Office
Blairmore Post Office
Hillcrest Mines Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blairmore

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Blairmore

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Blairmore.

Name	Description
Castle Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blairmore

What is the population of Blairmore?

Blairmore has a population of 1,522 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blairmore?

Blairmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

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