Rocky Mountain House, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,765 Population 1,342/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Mountain House has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density1,342/sq mi
Coordinates52.3668°N, 114.9188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 5 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 95 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 134 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 28 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 26 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 38 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 69 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 28 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 99 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 96 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 106 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 31 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 33 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 104 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 36 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 93 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 10 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 56 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 96 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Rocky Mountain House has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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