Milk River, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

824 Population 883/sq mi density

$64,000 Median Income $44,300 per capita

$160,000 Home Value

$632 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$64,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,000 home value, $632/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Milk River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.1°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	883/sq mi
Coordinates	49.1553°N, 112.0850°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 2.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000	35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada	M4.6	141 km
Aug 16, 1994	27 km W of Chester, Montana	M3.9	92 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana	M3.8	99 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	41 km
Jun 5, 1991	18 km SW of Shelby, Montana	M3.6	87 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	44 km
Jan 20, 2003	10 km S of Little Browning, Montana	M3.5	72 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	53 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	42 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	24 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	25 km
Nov 6, 2002	3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana	M3.4	64 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	42 km
Jan 1, 1993	20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	30 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	121 km
Mar 5, 1995	2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana	M3.3	59 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	144 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	45 km
May 29, 2009	11 km S of Little Browning, Montana	M3.2	73 km
Apr 2, 2014	13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana	M3.1	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENHOUSE (14,501 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	GREENHOUSE	14,501	83 km
2012	WYE FIRE	6,141	85 km
2012	BOY	5,706	84 km
1996	SHARPSFIRE	4,461	85 km
2003	PARDUE	4,269	68 km
2017	WOLVERINE	3,126	92 km
1992	RDOORECMPX	3,088	91 km
1994	WALBERGERS	1,732	87 km
2006	MISSION LAKE FIRE	1,100	77 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	0.7 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	1.7 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.5 in

Milk River has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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