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Weather & Climate in Waterton, AB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waterton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,544 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,544 ft (1,385 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0500°N, 113.9186°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 16 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.1 | 117 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1998 | 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana | M4.0 | 148 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.7 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Oct 2, 1995 | 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1999 | 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana | M3.6 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Feb 2, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 93 km | 21 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 88 km | 38 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 | 46 km |
| 2003 | ROBERT | 54,500 | 55 km |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 37 km |
| 2007 | SKYLAND | 41,237 | 96 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 39 km |
| 2006 | RED EAGLE | 32,563 | 54 km |
| 2003 | RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) | 23,680 | 77 km |
| 2003 | BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) | 18,274 | 90 km |
| 2015 | THOMPSON | 18,049 | 64 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 31 km |
| 2017 | SPRAGUE | 16,897 | 51 km |
| 2018 | HOWE RIDGE | 14,747 | 47 km |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 92 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) | 13,920 | 39 km |
| 1999 | ANACONDA | 11,452 | 41 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 100 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) | 10,329 | 39 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 28 km |
| 1998 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) | 8,061 | 25 km |
| 1998 | CHALLENGE | 8,043 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in |
Waterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").