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Weather & Climate in Crowsnest Pass, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crowsnest Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,607 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.4°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,607 ft (1,709 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6042°N, 114.5214°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 60 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 139 km | 1 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 38 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 13 km | 1 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 57 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 29 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1991 | 10 km E of Martin City, Montana | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 2 km NW of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 79 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 93 km |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 92 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 70 km |
| 1998 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) | 8,061 | 99 km |
| 2015 | MARSTON | 7,587 | 96 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 85 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 86 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 69 km |
| 2003 | POLL HAVEN | 4,495 | 93 km |
| 2017 | WEASEL | 3,942 | 73 km |
| 2018 | BOUNDARY | 2,862 | 79 km |
| 2021 | HAY CREEK | 2,699 | 93 km |
| 2022 | QUARTZ | 2,113 | 92 km |
| 2000 | PARKE PEAK | 1,988 | 75 km |
| 1998 | KOPSI CREEK | 1,016 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in |
Crowsnest Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 14°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").