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Weather & Climate in Carstairs, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carstairs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,481 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5668°N, 114.1020°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Carstairs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").