Climate Insights for Boundary
Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Boundary is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 754 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 139 mm of rainfall. Boundary is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Boundary experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Boundary is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 29.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Boundary is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Boundary experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Boundary has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Boundary has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Boundary is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 754 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15 mm. That's 124 mm 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. Boundary receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 41cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Boundary is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 4.9 in 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. Boundary receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 88in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 16in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Boundary is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Boundary is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Boundary 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 Boundary 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.