Sign In Register

Foremost, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
630 Population 767/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $54,600 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$584 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $584/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Foremost has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density767/sq mi
Coordinates49.4770°N, 111.4453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 110 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 96 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 129 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 101 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 98 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 124 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 75 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 84 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 117 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 83 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 100 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 96 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 113 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 125 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 101 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.1 108 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 140 km
Jun 9, 2009 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.0 99 km
Jan 20, 2024 8 km S of Cardston, Canada M2.8 141 km
Apr 10, 2024 17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M2.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Foremost has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.6").

View full weather details →