Climate Insights for Carrot Creek

Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low6°F low
Wettest
June
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Carrot Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 655 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Carrot Creek 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 160cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Carrot Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 25.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Carrot Creek 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 6°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -9°Min: -13°FebMax: -3°Average: -10°Min: -14°MarMax: 3°Average: -4°Min: -9°AprMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -1°NovMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -7°DecMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 16°FMin: 9°FFebMax: 26°FAverage: 15°FMin: 6°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 25°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 39°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 38°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 35°FAverage: 26°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 24°FAverage: 15°FMin: 9°F
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Carrot Creek 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 16°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Carrot Creek has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 15°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 24mmMarPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 24mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 24mmDecPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 10inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9in
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Carrot Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 655 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25 mm. That's 96 mm less than June, 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 160cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.Carrot Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 3.8 in less than June, 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 63in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Carrot Creek 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 January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Carrot Creek 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 6mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-9°16°F
Feb-10°15°F
Mar-4°25°F
Apr4°39°F
May11°51°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep11°51°F
Oct3°38°F
Nov-3°26°F
Dec-9°15°F

The best time to visit Carrot Creek is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 91 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while February is the coldest period with lows 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 Carrot Creek is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 74°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Carrot Creek 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 Carrot Creek 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
-13 °C9 °F
-4 °C26 °F
10 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
23 cm9 in
Feb
-14 °C6 °F
-3 °C26 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
24 cm9 in
Mar
-9 °C17 °F
3 °C38 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
24 cm10 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
17 cm7 in
May
4 °C39 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
81 mm3.2 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h6 mph
52 mm2.1 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
10 °C50 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
11 cm4 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
2 °C35 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.2 in
24 cm10 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C24 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
24 cm9 in