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Cochrane, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
32,199 Population 2,641/sq mi density
$113,000 Median Income $67,500 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,500 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 287 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$113,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cochrane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 40.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density2,641/sq mi
Coordinates51.1834°N, 114.4687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 40.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M4.2 138 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 76 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 123 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 126 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 132 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 120 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 109 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 117 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 60 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 108 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 124 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 120 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 144 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 68 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 137 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 134 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 120 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 121 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 128 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Cochrane has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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