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Weather & Climate in Legacy, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Legacy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,445 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Area | 329.8 sq mi (854.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8560°N, 114.0049°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 129 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 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Legacy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").