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Weather & Climate in Canmore, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 290 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,511 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,511 ft (1,375 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0834°N, 115.3521°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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 21 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 30 km | 1 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 117 km | 0 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Canmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 14°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").