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Weather & Climate in Claresholm, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Claresholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,399 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,399 ft (1,036 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0333°N, 113.5852°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 99 km | 38 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jan 20, 2024 | 8 km S of Cardston, Canada | M2.8 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Claresholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.6").