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Weather & Climate in Clearwater County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clearwater County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 7,183.7 sq mi (18,605.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3160°N, 115.6266°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 62 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 30 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 31 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 85 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.5 | 71 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 18 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 62 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Clearwater County has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 12°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").