Nanton, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,167 Population 1,098/sq mi density

$77,000 Median Income $46,160 per capita

$300,000 Home Value

$1,070 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$77,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$300,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Nanton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	39.6°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density	1,098/sq mi
Coordinates	50.3501°N, 113.7687°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 20, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000	35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada	M4.6	133 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	96 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	112 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	50 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	136 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	109 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	101 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	131 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	148 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	69 km
Jan 20, 2024	8 km S of Cardston, Canada	M2.8	141 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.6 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.0 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	0.6 in

Nanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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