Climate Insights for High Prairie

High Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low
Wettest
June
81mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in High Prairie is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 465mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. High Prairie 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 89cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14° Feb Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -14° Mar Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -8° Apr Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -2° May Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jul Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 6° Oct Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 1° Nov Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -7° Dec Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14°
Max
Average
Min

High Prairie 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 17°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 October and November, 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: 22mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

High Prairie is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 465mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 81mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17mm. That's 64mm 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 89cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

High Prairie is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in High Prairie, which began on March 20, 2026. High Prairie 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 91mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -10°
Mar -4°
Apr
May 11°
Jun 15°
Jul 17°
Aug 16°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov -4°
Dec -10°

The best time to visit High Prairie is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for High Prairie 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
-14 °C
-6 °C
16 km/h
22 mm
15 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-5 °C
16 km/h
24 mm
17 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
2 °C
16 km/h
19 mm
11 cm
Apr
-2 °C
10 °C
19 km/h
24 mm
8 cm
May
5 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
47 mm
3 cm
Jun
10 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
22 °C
17 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
9 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
6 cm
Nov
-7 °C
0 °C
16 km/h
26 mm
15 cm
Dec
-14 °C
-6 °C
16 km/h
17 mm
13 cm
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