Climate Insights for Empress Airport

Special Area No. 2, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low
Wettest
June
58mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Empress Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 325mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 58mm of rainfall. Empress Airport 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -15° Mar Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -8° Apr Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jul Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Aug Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Sep Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 7° Oct Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: 0° Nov Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7° Dec Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Empress Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Empress Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 325mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 58mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 49mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 65cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Empress Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Empress Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Empress Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to -4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -11°
Mar -3°
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 13°
Oct
Nov -3°
Dec -9°

The best time to visit Empress Airport is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°C. 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 Empress Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-5 °C
19 km/h
10 mm
7 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-5 °C
19 km/h
13 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
3 °C
21 km/h
16 mm
10 cm
Apr
-1 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
20 mm
6 cm
May
5 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
42 mm
1 cm
Jun
10 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
29 mm
1 cm
Oct
0 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
23 mm
6 cm
Nov
-7 °C
2 °C
20 km/h
22 mm
13 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-4 °C
19 km/h
17 mm
11 cm
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