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Bragg Creek, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
550 Population 45/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bragg Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates50.9513°N, 114.5603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 76 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 144 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 148 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 127 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 142 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 120 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 133 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 131 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 42 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 138 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 44 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 141 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 134 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 141 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 142 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 108 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 76 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Bragg Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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