High River, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0

B Good

14,324 Population 1,672/sq mi density

$82,000 Median Income $49,760 per capita

$348,000 Home Value

$1,280 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$82,000 median income, 9.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$348,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

High River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.8°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density	1,672/sq mi
Coordinates	50.5834°N, 113.8687°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 32.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 7, 2023.

Feb 14, 2021	5 km N of Banff, Canada	M4.1	138 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	109 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	94 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	36 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	129 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	115 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	141 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	70 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.0 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.4 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
June	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	2.2 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
October	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

High River has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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