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Kananaskis, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
156 Population 0/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 295 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kananaskis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Area1,622.9 sq mi (4,203.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates51.0482°N, 115.0222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 148 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 42 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 127 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 130 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 137 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 125 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 90 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 102 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 121 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 24 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 115 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 122 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 70 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 132 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 144 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 139 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 123 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 124 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 90 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Kananaskis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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