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Weather & Climate in Black Diamond, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Black Diamond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6877°N, 114.2324°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Black Diamond has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").