Purple Springs, AB

Alberta

Purple Springs is a small town in Alberta with a population of 29.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

29 Population 4/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Purple Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population29
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Purple Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates49.8168°N, 111.9018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 94 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 104 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 85 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 147 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 104 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 139 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 76 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 90 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 104 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 95 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 134 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 148 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 103 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.1 127 km
Jun 9, 2009 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.0 112 km
Jan 20, 2024 8 km S of Cardston, Canada M2.8 128 km
Apr 10, 2024 17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M2.7 116 km
Mar 29, 2008 4 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M2.6 140 km
Mar 29, 2008 3 km SSE of Cut Bank, Montana M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Purple Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Purple Springs

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bow Island Airport-Small Airport
Foremost Airport-Small Airport
Lethbridge (Mercer Field)-Small Airport
Milk River (Madge) Airport-Small Airport
Milk River Airport-Small Airport
Nemiskam Airport-Small Airport
Rednek Air Airport-Small Airport
Taber Airport-Small Airport
Vauxhall Airport-Small Airport
Warner Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Springs

What is the population of Purple Springs?

Purple Springs has a population of 29 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Purple Springs?

Purple Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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