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Weather & Climate in Hill Spring, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hill Spring has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2944°N, 113.6277°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 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 | 32 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.1 | 143 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 62 km | 38 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 1 km N of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 3 km NW of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | MOOSE | 73,210 | 79 km |
| 2003 | ROBERT | 54,500 | 87 km |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 70 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 73 km |
| 2006 | RED EAGLE | 32,563 | 70 km |
| 2015 | THOMPSON | 18,049 | 86 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 59 km |
| 2017 | SPRAGUE | 16,897 | 79 km |
| 2018 | HOWE RIDGE | 14,747 | 77 km |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 95 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) | 13,920 | 71 km |
| 1999 | ANACONDA | 11,452 | 74 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) | 10,329 | 73 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 58 km |
| 1998 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) | 8,061 | 56 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 95 km |
| 2003 | MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX (HARRISON) | 6,653 | 91 km |
| 2012 | WYE FIRE | 6,141 | 99 km |
| 2002 | FOX CREEK | 5,949 | 63 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Hill Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").