Climate Insights for Orton
Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Orton is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 419 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 68 mm of rainfall. Orton 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 -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 138cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Orton is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 16.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Orton 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 13°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Orton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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.Orton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Orton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 419 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15 mm. That's 53 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 138cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.Orton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.1 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
Orton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Orton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Orton 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 49 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Orton is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°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 Orton 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 Orton 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.