Bow Island, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0

B Good

2,036 Population 929/sq mi density

$76,500 Median Income $43,000 per capita

$262,000 Home Value

$890 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$76,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$262,000 home value, $890/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bow Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.7°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,615 ft (797 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	929/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8668°N, 111.3684°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	124 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	132 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	119 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	125 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	132 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	116 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	104 km
Jan 1, 1993	20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	123 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	132 km
Apr 4, 1990	4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.1	147 km
Jun 9, 2009	20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.0	135 km
Apr 10, 2024	17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M2.7	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.7 in

Bow Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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