Lake Louise, AB

Alberta

Lake Louise is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,000.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,000 Population 4/sq mi density
29°F Avg Temperature

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How Lake Louise Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,000
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-2°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation5,049 ft (1,539 m)
Lake Louise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,049 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average28.6°F
47% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation5,049 ft (1,539 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates51.4254°N, 116.1789°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 M4.2 134 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 148 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 49 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 108 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 110 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 108 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 37 km
Mar 7, 2002 84 km N of Golden, Canada M3.6 98 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 97 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 105 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 33 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 106 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 100 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 137 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 139 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 89 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 148 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 117 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 101 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.4 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
June 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 2.9 in

Lake Louise has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Lake Louise

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Lake Louise

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charleston Residence
Deer Lodge
Lake Louise Inn
Moraine Lake lodge
Mountaineer Lodge
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Post Hotel & Spa

Cafes in Lake Louise

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Trailhead
Laggan's
Lake Agnes Tea House
The Guide’s Pantry
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Lake Louise

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Continental Divide Monument

Clinics in Lake Louise

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Louise Medical Clinic

Train Stations in Lake Louise

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Louise

Bus Stations in Lake Louise

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Louise Lakeshore

Gas Stations in Lake Louise

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #11938148739
Petro-Canada
Shell

Gyms in Lake Louise

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #12793437574

Ski Resorts Near Lake Louise

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Banff Sunshine Village 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lake Louise Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lake Louise

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Banff AirportYBASmall Airport
Ram Falls Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lake Louise

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Lake Louise

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Lake Louise.

Name Description
Numa Falls
Water Falls

Bigfoot Sightings Near Lake Louise

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Lake Louise.

Name Year Description
Report 11595: Possible daylight sighting by hikers on the Stanley Glacier Trail (BC/Alberta border) 1991

UFO Sightings Near Lake Louise

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lake Louise.

Name Year Description
Banff national park (alberta&#44 canada), AB 1986 LARGE Black Diamond shaped craft with three rotating lights on extended arms

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Louise

What is the population of Lake Louise?

Lake Louise has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lake Louise?

Lake Louise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

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