Bowden, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,280 Population 959/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $45,500 per capita
$210,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 22.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation3,251 ft (991 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates51.9288°N, 114.0349°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 82 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 131 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 85 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 109 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 87 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 45 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 82 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 127 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 81 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 142 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 73 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 141 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 89 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 88 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 115 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 90 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 88 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 88 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Bowden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 11°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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