Climate Insights for Canmore
Town of Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Canmore is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 719 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 116 mm of rainfall. Canmore 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. Canmore experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Canmore is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 28.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Canmore 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 3°F. Canmore experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Canmore 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 20°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°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.Canmore 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 68°F with a mean of 54°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 3°F and an average temperature of 9°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
Canmore is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 719 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 116 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 21 mm. That's 95 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. Canmore receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 356cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Canmore is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.6 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 3.7 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. Canmore 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
Canmore is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Canmore is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Canmore 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 Canmore 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.