Claresholm, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,804 Population 938/sq mi density

$65,000 Median Income $47,800 per capita

$250,000 Home Value

$870 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$65,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$250,000 home value, $870/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Claresholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.4°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density	938/sq mi
Coordinates	50.0333°N, 113.5852°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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	101 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	93 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	121 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	132 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	143 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	82 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	99 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	131 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	125 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	136 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	135 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	122 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	89 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	129 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	100 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	95 km
Jan 20, 2024	8 km S of Cardston, Canada	M2.8	104 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	86 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
May	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	62°F (16°C)	2.0 in
August	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
September	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in

Claresholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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