Fort Macleod, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0

B Good

3,297 Population 379/sq mi density

$75,000 Median Income $44,480 per capita

$240,000 Home Value

$1,000 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$75,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$240,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Macleod 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	41.9°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,127 ft (953 m)
Area	8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density	379/sq mi
Coordinates	49.7167°N, 113.4186°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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	75 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana	M3.8	138 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	86 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	103 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	96 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	65 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	117 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	98 km
Jan 1, 1993	20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	127 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	99 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	102 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	86 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	92 km
Nov 6, 2002	3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana	M3.4	147 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	81 km
Feb 14, 2012	6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana	M3.3	149 km
Mar 5, 1995	2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana	M3.3	142 km
Jan 3, 2021	19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana	M3.2	134 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	93 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	POLL HAVEN	4,495	79 km
2017	WOLVERINE	3,126	95 km
2018	BOUNDARY	2,862	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.1 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.3 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in

Fort Macleod has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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