Jasper, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,738 Population 13/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $56,150 per capita
$695,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$695,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area356.0 sq mi (921.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates52.8795°N, 118.0804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 31, 2008.

Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 129 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 129 km
Mar 7, 2002 84 km N of Golden, Canada M3.6 111 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 130 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 122 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 129 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 128 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 126 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.3 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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