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Foothills County, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
23,199
Population
17/sq mi density
$132,000
Median Income
$104,000 per capita
$900,000
Home Value
$1,350
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$132,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Foothills County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 1,391.8 sq mi (3,604.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6445°N, 114.0448°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Foothills County has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").