Waterton Lakes, AB

Alberta

Waterton Lakes is a small town in Alberta with a population of 5.

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

5 Population 14/sq mi density
36°F Avg Temperature

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How Waterton Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation4,281 ft (1,305 m)
Waterton Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,281 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation4,281 ft (1,305 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates49.0825°N, 113.8691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 23, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 15 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 101 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 114 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 114 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 120 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 134 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 108 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 90 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 89 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 115 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 135 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 143 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 147 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 90 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 80 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 83 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 128 km
Jul 18, 1991 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana M3.5 141 km
Jun 30, 1995 3 km NW of Kila, Montana M3.4 114 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 MOOSE 73,210 51 km
2003 ROBERT 54,500 60 km
2003 WEDGE CANYON 51,987 42 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 98 km
1988 RED BENCH 33,845 44 km
2006 RED EAGLE 32,563 55 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 79 km
2003 BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) 18,274 94 km
2015 THOMPSON 18,049 66 km
2003 TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) 18,028 34 km
2017 SPRAGUE 16,897 54 km
2018 HOWE RIDGE 14,747 51 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 91 km
2003 TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) 13,920 43 km
1999 ANACONDA 11,452 46 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) 10,329 44 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) 8,990 32 km
1998 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) 8,061 29 km
1998 CHALLENGE 8,043 99 km
2015 MARSTON 7,587 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
August 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in

Waterton Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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Golf Courses in Waterton Lakes

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waterton Lakes Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Waterton Lakes

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Whitefish Mountain Resort 91.0 15 2,078 $65 December - April Yes Yes
Castle Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Waterton Lakes

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pincher Creek AirportWPCMedium Airport
Babb Airport-Small Airport
Beck Farm Airport-Small Airport
Cardston Airport-Small Airport
Cowley AirportYYMSmall Airport
Fort Macleod (Alcock Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Fort Macleod Airport-Small Airport
Halfmoon Flats Airport-Small Airport
Langton Airstrip-Small Airport
Lone Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Moose City Airport-Small Airport
North Fork Airport-Small Airport
Ryan Field-Small Airport
Searight Airport-Small Airport
Whitefish Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterton Lakes

What is the population of Waterton Lakes?

Waterton Lakes has a population of 5 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Waterton Lakes?

Waterton Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 15.0 inches of snow.

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