Climate Insights for North Star, CA - Airpult Climate Insights for North Star =============================== County of Northern Lights, Alberta, [Canada](https://airpult.com/climate/ca) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/ca/north-star/0y8mveu6j3hefn27cy7aw)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/ca)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/ca/north-star/0y8mveu6j3hefn27cy7aw) Hottest July 24°C peak (75°F peak) Coldest February -17°C low (2°F low) Wettest July 83 mm rain (3.3 in rain) Best to Visit June, July, August Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in North Star is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 466 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 83 mm of rainfall. North Star 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 -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season. (The climate in North Star is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 18.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. North Star 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 2°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season.) Temperature ----------- -20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -8°Average: -12°Min: -15°FebMax: -7°Average: -13°Min: -17°MarMax: 0°Average: -6°Min: -11°AprMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -1°NovMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°DecMax: -9°Average: -13°Min: -16°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°FAverage: 10°FMin: 4°FFebMax: 19°FAverage: 9°FMin: 2°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 21°FMin: 12°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 38°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 47°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 28°FAverage: 22°FMin: 16°FDecMax: 15°FAverage: 8°FMin: 2°FMaxAverageMin) North Star has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°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. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures. (North Star has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 63°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 2°F and an average temperature of 9°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 17°F shift in average temperatures.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 13mmNovPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 27mmPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inPrecipitationSnow (in)) North Star is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 466 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 17 mm. That's 66 mm less than July, 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 129cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm. (North Star is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.6 in less than July, 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 51in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 11in.) Wind ---- 0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/hWind Speed (0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mphWind Speed) North Star is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. (North Star 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 October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 ------------------ Jan-12° (10°F) Feb-13° (9°F) Mar-6° (21°F) Apr3° (38°F) May12° (53°F) Jun15° (59°F) Jul17° (63°F) Aug16° (60°F) Sep11° (51°F) Oct3° (37°F) Nov-6° (22°F) Dec-13° (8°F) The best time to visit North Star 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 74 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°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. (The best time to visit North Star is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°F. 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 North Star 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 North Star 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 -15 °C (4 °F) -8 °C (18 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 24 mm (0.9 in) 21 cm (8 in) Feb -17 °C (2 °F) -7 °C (19 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 19 mm (0.8 in) 17 cm (7 in) Mar -11 °C (12 °F) 0 °C (33 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 17 mm (0.7 in) 15 cm (6 in) Apr -2 °C (28 °F) 10 °C (50 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 23 mm (0.9 in) 9 cm (3 in) May 5 °C (41 °F) 19 °C (66 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 48 mm (1.9 in) 6 cm (3 in) Jun 9 °C (49 °F) 21 °C (71 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 76 mm (3 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 11 °C (52 °F) 24 °C (75 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 83 mm (3.3 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 10 °C (50 °F) 23 °C (73 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 63 mm (2.5 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 5 °C (42 °F) 18 °C (64 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 32 mm (1.3 in) 0 cm (0 in) OctCurrent -1 °C (31 °F) 9 °C (47 °F) 11 km/h (7 mph) 28 mm (1.1 in) 13 cm (5 in) Nov -9 °C (16 °F) -2 °C (28 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 25 mm (1 in) 21 cm (8 in) Dec -16 °C (2 °F) -9 °C (15 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 28 mm (1.1 in) 27 cm (11 in)