Climate Insights for Bittern Lake

Village of Bittern Lake, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low5°F low
Wettest
June
98 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bittern Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 501 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Bittern Lake 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Bittern Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 19.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Bittern Lake 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 5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°FebMax: -6°Average: -11°Min: -15°MarMax: 1°Average: -5°Min: -9°AprMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°OctMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -7°DecMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°FAverage: 14°FMin: 7°FFebMax: 21°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 51°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 21°FAverage: 13°FMin: 7°F
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Bittern Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°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. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Bittern Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°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. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 5°F and the daily average is 12°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 16mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 20mmDecPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Bittern Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 81 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 118cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.Bittern Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 3.2 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. March typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Bittern Lake 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 January, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Bittern Lake 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 January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-10°14°F
Feb-11°12°F
Mar-5°23°F
Apr3°38°F
May12°53°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep12°53°F
Oct4°39°F
Nov-4°25°F
Dec-10°13°F

The best time to visit Bittern Lake is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 82 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°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 Bittern Lake is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Bittern Lake 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 Bittern Lake 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
-14 °C7 °F
-6 °C22 °F
14 km/h9 mph
19 mm0.7 in
16 cm6 in
Feb
-15 °C5 °F
-6 °C21 °F
14 km/h9 mph
17 mm0.7 in
16 cm6 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
1 °C34 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm0.9 in
22 cm9 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
10 °C50 °F
13 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
12 cm5 in
May
6 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
62 mm2.5 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
22 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h7 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h8 mph
36 mm1.4 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
11 °C51 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
1 °C33 °F
12 km/h8 mph
26 mm1 in
20 cm8 in
Dec
-14 °C7 °F
-6 °C21 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
20 cm8 in