Picture Butte, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,930 Population 1,657/sq mi density

$81,000 Median Income $44,280 per capita

$274,000 Home Value

$1,150 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$81,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$274,000 home value, $1,150/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Picture Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,976 ft (907 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,657/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8833°N, 112.7852°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 3.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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	120 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	147 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	84 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	97 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	137 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	64 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	80 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	94 km
Nov 6, 2002	3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana	M3.4	147 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	131 km
Jan 1, 1993	20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	118 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	99 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	85 km
Mar 5, 1995	2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana	M3.3	141 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	130 km
Jan 11, 2003	44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.2	94 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	120 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	148 km
Apr 4, 1990	4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.1	133 km
Jun 9, 2009	20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.0	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	31°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
August	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in

Picture Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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