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Weather & Climate in Kananaskis, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kananaskis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,383 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 1,622.9 sq mi (4,203.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0482°N, 115.0222°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 42 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 24 km | 1 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 146 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Kananaskis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").