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Weather & Climate in Picture Butte, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Picture Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,976 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,976 ft (907 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8833°N, 112.7852°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 64 km | 38 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.1 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.0 | 115 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Picture Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").