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Weather & Climate in Milk River, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Milk River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1553°N, 112.0850°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 27 km W of Chester, Montana | M3.9 | 92 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 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana | M3.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 44 km | 21 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 53 km | 38 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.2 | 73 km | 0 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana | M3.1 | 98 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GREENHOUSE (14,501 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 83 km |
| 2012 | WYE FIRE | 6,141 | 85 km |
| 2012 | BOY | 5,706 | 84 km |
| 1996 | SHARPSFIRE | 4,461 | 85 km |
| 2003 | PARDUE | 4,269 | 68 km |
| 2017 | WOLVERINE | 3,126 | 92 km |
| 1992 | RDOORECMPX | 3,088 | 91 km |
| 1994 | WALBERGERS | 1,732 | 87 km |
| 2006 | MISSION LAKE FIRE | 1,100 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
Milk River has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").