Weather & Climate in Bighorn No. 8, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bighorn No. 8 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 1,034.3 sq mi (2,678.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3729°N, 115.0327°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 79 km | 0 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 59 km | 1 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 118 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Bighorn No. 8 has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.8").