Climate Insights for Anthracite

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low1°F low
Wettest
June
124 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Anthracite is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 724 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. Anthracite 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 -17°C. Anthracite experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Anthracite is cold. The average annual temperature is 29°F and approximately 28.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Anthracite 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 1°F. Anthracite experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -8°Average: -13°Min: -16°FebMax: -9°Average: -14°Min: -17°MarMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -12°AprMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -7°MayMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -2°JunMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°SepMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°OctMax: 4°Average: -2°Min: -7°NovMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -12°DecMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°FAverage: 9°FMin: 3°FFebMax: 16°FAverage: 7°FMin: 1°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 18°FMin: 10°FAprMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 19°FMayMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 28°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FOctMax: 40°FAverage: 29°FMin: 20°FNovMax: 25°FAverage: 17°FMin: 11°FDecMax: 15°FAverage: 7°FMin: 2°F
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Anthracite has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Anthracite has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 53°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 1°F and an average temperature of 7°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 34mmMarPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 54mmMayPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 42mmJunPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 21mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 39mmDecPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 40mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 16inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 8inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 7inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 15inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16in
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Snow (in)

Anthracite is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 724 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 20 mm. That's 104 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. Anthracite receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 355cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 54cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Anthracite is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.8 in. That's 4.1 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. Anthracite receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 140in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Anthracite is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Anthracite is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anthracite 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 Anthracite 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
-16 °C3 °F
-8 °C17 °F
8 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
-17 °C1 °F
-9 °C16 °F
7 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
34 cm13 in
Mar
-12 °C10 °F
-2 °C28 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.8 in
43 cm17 in
Apr
-7 °C19 °F
3 °C37 °F
7 km/h4 mph
59 mm2.3 in
54 cm21 in
May
-2 °C28 °F
9 °C48 °F
6 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
42 cm16 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
14 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
124 mm4.9 in
21 cm8 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
102 mm4 in
1 cm1 in
Aug
5 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
85 mm3.4 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
1 °C34 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
17 cm7 in
OctCurrent
-7 °C20 °F
4 °C40 °F
8 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.9 in
38 cm15 in
Nov
-12 °C11 °F
-4 °C25 °F
8 km/h5 mph
40 mm1.6 in
39 cm15 in
Dec
-17 °C2 °F
-10 °C15 °F
8 km/h5 mph
40 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in