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Crowsnest Pass, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,695 Population 40/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $56,950 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 284 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Crowsnest Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,607 ft (1,709 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates49.6042°N, 114.5214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 60 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 99 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 139 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 145 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 33 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 145 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 135 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 109 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 130 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 103 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 146 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 108 km
Feb 14, 2012 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana M3.3 106 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 13 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 57 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 29 km
Jan 3, 2021 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana M3.2 93 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 148 km
Feb 16, 1991 10 km E of Martin City, Montana M3.0 143 km
Apr 8, 1990 2 km NW of Olney, Montana M3.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 WEDGE CANYON 51,987 79 km
1988 RED BENCH 33,845 93 km
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 92 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) 8,990 70 km
1998 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) 8,061 99 km
2015 MARSTON 7,587 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,755 85 km
2017 GIBRALTER RIDGE 6,299 86 km
2022 WEASEL 5,752 69 km
2003 POLL HAVEN 4,495 93 km
2017 WEASEL 3,942 73 km
2018 BOUNDARY 2,862 79 km
2021 HAY CREEK 2,699 93 km
2022 QUARTZ 2,113 92 km
2000 PARKE PEAK 1,988 75 km
1998 KOPSI CREEK 1,016 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.1 in

Crowsnest Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 14°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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