Climate Insights for Alma
Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Alma is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,168 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alma receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alma 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Alma experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Alma is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 46 in of precipitation falls per year. Alma receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alma 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°F. Alma experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Alma has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Alma has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 68°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 10°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alma is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,168 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 62 mm. That's 65 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Alma receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 293cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Alma is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.4 in. That's 2.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Alma receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 115in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Alma is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alma is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alma 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alma based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.