Climate Insights for Amber Valley

Athabasca County, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-16°C low4°F low
Wettest
June
105 mm rain4.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Amber Valley is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 525 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 105 mm of rainfall. Amber Valley 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Amber Valley is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.2 in of rainfall. Amber Valley 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 4°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -15°FebMax: -6°Average: -12°Min: -16°MarMax: 1°Average: -5°Min: -9°AprMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: 0°NovMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -8°DecMax: -7°Average: -12°Min: -15°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FFebMax: 21°FAverage: 11°FMin: 4°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 24°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FDecMax: 19°FAverage: 11°FMin: 5°F
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Amber Valley 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 17°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Amber Valley has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 63°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 11°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9in
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Amber Valley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 525 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 88 mm less than June, 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. December typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.Amber Valley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 3.5 in less than June, 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 47in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Amber Valley is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Amber Valley is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-11°12°F
Feb-12°11°F
Mar-5°24°F
Apr3°38°F
May12°53°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct3°38°F
Nov-5°24°F
Dec-12°11°F

The best time to visit Amber Valley is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Amber Valley is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amber Valley 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 Amber Valley 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-15 °C5 °F
-7 °C20 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
19 cm7 in
Feb
-16 °C4 °F
-6 °C21 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
16 cm6 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
1 °C34 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.7 in
16 cm6 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
10 °C49 °F
12 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
12 cm5 in
May
6 °C42 °F
19 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
105 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
12 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.5 in
12 cm5 in
Nov
-8 °C18 °F
0 °C31 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
19 cm8 in
Dec
-15 °C5 °F
-7 °C19 °F
11 km/h7 mph
24 mm0.9 in
22 cm9 in