Coalhurst, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,869 Population 2,412/sq mi density

$92,000 Median Income $46,680 per capita

$280,000 Home Value

$1,500 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$92,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$280,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Coalhurst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,064 ft (934 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	2,412/sq mi
Coordinates	49.7464°N, 112.9325°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000	35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada	M4.6	102 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	137 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	72 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana	M3.8	138 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	84 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	50 km
Jan 20, 2003	10 km S of Little Browning, Montana	M3.5	142 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	138 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	113 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	73 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	86 km
Nov 6, 2002	3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana	M3.4	135 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	84 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	71 km
Jan 1, 1993	20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	109 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	116 km
Mar 5, 1995	2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana	M3.3	129 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	102 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	137 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POLL HAVEN (4,495 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	POLL HAVEN	4,495	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.7 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.6 in

Coalhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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