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Weather & Climate in St. Paul County No. 19, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Paul County No. 19 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,819 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Area | 1,266.6 sq mi (3,280.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2316°N, 113.3880°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 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 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.1 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 147 km | 9 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 45 km | 38 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 47 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 1 km N of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 74 km | 5 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 | 83 km |
| 2003 | ROBERT | 54,500 | 89 km |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 81 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 81 km |
| 2006 | RED EAGLE | 32,563 | 61 km |
| 2003 | RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) | 23,680 | 94 km |
| 2015 | THOMPSON | 18,049 | 79 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 60 km |
| 2017 | SPRAGUE | 16,897 | 78 km |
| 2018 | HOWE RIDGE | 14,747 | 78 km |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 79 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) | 13,920 | 74 km |
| 1999 | ANACONDA | 11,452 | 77 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) | 10,329 | 77 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 71 km |
| 1998 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) | 8,061 | 58 km |
| 2003 | MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX (HARRISON) | 6,653 | 89 km |
| 2012 | WYE FIRE | 6,141 | 84 km |
| 2002 | FOX CREEK | 5,949 | 53 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
St. Paul County No. 19 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").