Climate Insights for Crowsnest Pass

Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low8°F low
Wettest
June
77 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Crowsnest Pass is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 592 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm of rainfall. Crowsnest Pass 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. Crowsnest Pass experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Crowsnest Pass is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 23.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Crowsnest Pass 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 8°F. Crowsnest Pass experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -12°FebMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°MarMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°AprMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°AugMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 4°OctMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -4°NovMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -8°DecMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -12°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 16°FMin: 11°FFebMax: 22°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 24°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 45°FAverage: 34°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 16°FMin: 10°F
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Crowsnest Pass 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 15°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Crowsnest Pass 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 73°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 14°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 26mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 25mmJunPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 32mmNovPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 43mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 18inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Crowsnest Pass is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 592 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26 mm. That's 51 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Crowsnest Pass receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 310cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Crowsnest Pass is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 2 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Crowsnest Pass receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 122in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Crowsnest Pass is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Crowsnest Pass 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 November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-9°16°F
Feb-10°14°F
Mar-4°24°F
Apr0°33°F
May6°43°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep9°49°F
Oct1°34°F
Nov-5°24°F
Dec-9°16°F

The best time to visit Crowsnest Pass is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 54 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Crowsnest Pass is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 Crowsnest Pass 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 Crowsnest Pass 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 °C11 °F
-5 °C24 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
26 cm10 in
Feb
-14 °C8 °F
-6 °C22 °F
10 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in
Mar
-8 °C17 °F
1 °C34 °F
10 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.8 in
43 cm17 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C42 °F
10 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.3 in
46 cm18 in
May
1 °C33 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
25 cm10 in
Jun
5 °C40 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h6 mph
77 mm3 in
9 cm3 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
9 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C26 °F
7 °C45 °F
10 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
32 cm13 in
Nov
-8 °C18 °F
0 °C31 °F
11 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
37 cm14 in
Dec
-12 °C10 °F
-5 °C23 °F
10 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.8 in
43 cm17 in