Climate Insights for Carway

Cardston County, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low11°F low
Wettest
May
85 mm rain3.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Carway is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 605 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 85 mm of rainfall. Carway 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Carway experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Carway is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 23.8 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. Carway 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°F. Carway experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°FebMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -12°MarMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -6°AprMax: 8°Average: 2°Min: -2°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°DecMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 25°FAverage: 17°FMin: 11°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 21°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 36°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°FDecMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°F
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Carway 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 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°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.Carway has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 11°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 45mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 43mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 38mmDecPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 39mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 15inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Carway is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 605 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 29 mm. That's 56 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Carway receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 301cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Carway is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.1 in. That's 2.2 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Carway receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 118in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Carway is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 14km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Carway is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 4mph 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 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-6°21°F
Feb-8°17°F
Mar-3°27°F
Apr2°36°F
May8°47°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct4°38°F
Nov-1°29°F
Dec-6°21°F

The best time to visit Carway 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 43 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Carway 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 1.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carway 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 Carway 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
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C28 °F
14 km/h9 mph
29 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Feb
-12 °C11 °F
-4 °C25 °F
13 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.9 in
45 cm18 in
Mar
-6 °C21 °F
3 °C37 °F
11 km/h7 mph
43 mm1.7 in
38 cm15 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
8 °C46 °F
11 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
43 cm17 in
May
3 °C38 °F
14 °C58 °F
10 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.3 in
26 cm10 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
73 mm2.9 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
10 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
9 °C48 °F
13 km/h8 mph
52 mm2 in
33 cm13 in
Nov
-4 °C24 °F
2 °C36 °F
15 km/h9 mph
47 mm1.9 in
38 cm15 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C28 °F
15 km/h9 mph
45 mm1.8 in
39 cm15 in