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Weather & Climate in Foothills County, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Foothills County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,740 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 1,391.8 sq mi (3,604.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6445°N, 114.0448°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Foothills County has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").