Riverbend, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

9,205 Population 28/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature
Riverbend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Area329.8 sq mi (854.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates50.9750°N, 114.0139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 111 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 141 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 150 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 148 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 80 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 143 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 51 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 148 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 143 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 93 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Riverbend has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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