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Weather & Climate in Waiparous, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waiparous has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,196 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,196 ft (1,279 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2837°N, 114.8382°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 112 km | 5 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, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Waiparous has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").