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Weather & Climate in Fort Macleod, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Macleod has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7167°N, 113.4186°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 65 km | 38 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 102 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POLL HAVEN (4,495 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | POLL HAVEN | 4,495 | 79 km |
| 2017 | WOLVERINE | 3,126 | 95 km |
| 2018 | BOUNDARY | 2,862 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Fort Macleod has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.7").