Penhold, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,484 Population 806/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $58,250 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,290 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,290/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Penhold has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates52.1334°N, 113.8687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 81 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 91 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 92 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 100 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 89 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 21 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 144 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 89 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 82 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 97 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 85 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 123 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 93 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 96 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 121 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Penhold has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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