Climate Insights for Chipewyan Camp - 201C
Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Chipewyan Camp - 201C is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 428 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 78 mm of rainfall. Chipewyan Camp - 201C 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 -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 122cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Chipewyan Camp - 201C is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 16.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Chipewyan Camp - 201C 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 48in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Chipewyan Camp - 201C has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Chipewyan Camp - 201C has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 83°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 66°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -7°F and an average temperature of -1°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Chipewyan Camp - 201C is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 428 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 78 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 14 mm. That's 64 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 122cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Chipewyan Camp - 201C is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.5 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Chipewyan Camp - 201C is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Chipewyan Camp - 201C 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 October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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
The best time to visit Chipewyan Camp - 201C is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Chipewyan Camp - 201C is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Chipewyan Camp - 201C 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 Chipewyan Camp - 201C 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.