All Countries
Weather & Climate in Pincher Creek No. 9, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pincher Creek No. 9 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,786 ft (1,154 m) |
| Area | 1,334.3 sq mi (3,455.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4833°N, 113.9520°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 35 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 116 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 38 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 39 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 91 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | MOOSE | 73,210 | 93 km |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 72 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 81 km |
| 2006 | RED EAGLE | 32,563 | 97 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 79 km |
| 2017 | SPRAGUE | 16,897 | 99 km |
| 2018 | HOWE RIDGE | 14,747 | 95 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) | 13,920 | 86 km |
| 1999 | ANACONDA | 11,452 | 89 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) | 10,329 | 86 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 59 km |
| 1998 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) | 8,061 | 74 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 90 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 95 km |
| 2002 | FOX CREEK | 5,949 | 92 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 76 km |
| 2015 | REYNOLDS | 4,789 | 92 km |
| 2003 | POLL HAVEN | 4,495 | 57 km |
| 2017 | ADAIR PEAK | 4,421 | 83 km |
| 2017 | WEASEL | 3,942 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Pincher Creek No. 9 has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (1.1").