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Stirling, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,164 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $47,200 per capita
$308,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$308,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stirling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,064 ft (934 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,118/sq mi
Coordinates49.5031°N, 112.5251°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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 M4.6 115 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 142 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 43 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 116 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 131 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 55 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 109 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 28 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 44 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 56 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 72 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 111 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 48 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 34 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 101 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 96 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 142 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 53 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 110 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOY (5,706 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 BOY 5,706 99 km
2003 POLL HAVEN 4,495 95 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 96 km
2017 WOLVERINE 3,126 89 km
1994 WALBERGERS 1,732 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Stirling has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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