Climate Insights for Obed
Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Obed is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 705 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 122 mm of rainfall. Obed 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 -16°C. Obed experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Obed is cold. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 27.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Obed 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 4°F. Obed experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Obed has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Obed has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 59°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 13°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Obed is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 705 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26 mm. That's 96 mm 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. Obed receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 209cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Obed is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 3.8 in 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. Obed receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 82in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 13in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Obed 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 January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Obed is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Obed 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 Obed 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.