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Carstairs, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,898
Population
1,078/sq mi density
$99,000
Median Income
$58,800 per capita
$352,000
Home Value
$1,400
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Carstairs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5668°N, 114.1020°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Carstairs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").