Climate Insights for Lacombe

The climate in Lacombe is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 627mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 145mm of rainfall. Lacombe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.

Lacombe has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Lacombe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 627mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 145mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18mm. That's 127mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Lacombe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Lacombe, which began on June 21, 2026. Lacombe is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Lacombe is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -16°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lacombe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.