Climate Insights for Buffalo Lake

County of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low7°F low
Wettest
July
83 mm rain3.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buffalo Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 551 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 83 mm of rainfall. Buffalo 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Buffalo Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 21.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. Buffalo 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 7°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -12°FebMax: -4°Average: -10°Min: -14°MarMax: 3°Average: -4°Min: -9°AprMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 8°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -1°NovMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -7°DecMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 17°FMin: 10°FFebMax: 25°FAverage: 15°FMin: 7°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 25°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 39°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 15°FMin: 9°F
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Buffalo Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Buffalo Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 7°F and the daily average is 15°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 13mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 11inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 11in
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Buffalo Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 551 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 26 mm. That's 57 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.Buffalo Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 14in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Buffalo Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Buffalo Lake 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 April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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-8°17°F
Feb-10°15°F
Mar-4°25°F
Apr4°39°F
May11°52°F
Jun15°58°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep11°51°F
Oct4°38°F
Nov-4°25°F
Dec-9°15°F

The best time to visit Buffalo Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°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 Buffalo Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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
-12 °C10 °F
-4 °C25 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.2 in
28 cm11 in
Feb
-14 °C7 °F
-4 °C25 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
29 cm11 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
3 °C37 °F
9 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
23 cm9 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
11 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
13 cm5 in
May
4 °C40 °F
19 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
51 mm2 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.7 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C31 °F
10 °C49 °F
10 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.7 in
15 cm6 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
1 °C33 °F
10 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
36 cm14 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C23 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.2 in
29 cm11 in