Lethbridge, Alberta Elevation: 925 m (3,035 ft) Above Sea Level

Lethbridge, Alberta sits at an elevation of 925 meters (3,035 feet) above sea level.

Context

• Region: Southern Alberta prairie, Oldman River valley.
• Topography: Coulees (steep ravines) drop 50–100 m from plains to river.
• Climate: Semi-arid (BSk) – 330 mm precip, 2,300 sunshine hrs/yr, chinook winds.
• Compared: Calgary 1,045 m; Edmonton 671 m; Denver 1,609 m.

Why It Matters

• Aviation: Lethbridge Airport (YQL) – density altitude affects performance.
• Agriculture: Irrigation-dependent (St. Mary River Project); frost-free ~120 days.
• Recreation: River valley trails, coulee hiking, nearby Rockies (1 hr west).

High plains city—dry, sunny, windy, elevated.