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Weather & Climate in Piikani 147, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piikani 147 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 302 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,448 ft (1,051 m) |
| Area | 163.7 sq mi (424.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5942°N, 113.6265°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 69 km | 38 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 63 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 94 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 92 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 82 km |
| 1998 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) | 8,061 | 88 km |
| 2002 | FOX CREEK | 5,949 | 95 km |
| 2015 | REYNOLDS | 4,789 | 100 km |
| 2003 | POLL HAVEN | 4,495 | 64 km |
| 2017 | ADAIR PEAK | 4,421 | 100 km |
| 1984 | NAPI PEAK | 3,680 | 89 km |
| 2017 | WOLVERINE | 3,126 | 85 km |
| 2018 | BOUNDARY | 2,862 | 71 km |
| 2022 | QUARTZ | 2,113 | 90 km |
| 2000 | PARKE PEAK | 1,988 | 82 km |
| 1994 | LIVERMORE | 1,935 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Piikani 147 has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.8").