Longview, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

297 Population 698/sq mi density

$79,000 Median Income $44,400 per capita

$280,000 Home Value

$1,091 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent

38°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$79,000 median income, 16.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$280,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.3 / 5.0

3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Longview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	37.7°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,072 ft (1,241 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	698/sq mi
Coordinates	50.5334°N, 114.2353°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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	121 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	90 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	73 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	11 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	117 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	96 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	150 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	115 km
Feb 10, 2016	29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	148 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	46 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.2 in
April	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
May	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
June	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	58°F (15°C)	2.3 in
August	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
September	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.9 in

Longview has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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