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Weather & Climate in High River, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
High River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,409 ft (1,039 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5834°N, 113.8687°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 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
High River has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").