Climate Insights for Pincher Creek Airport

Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low
Wettest
May
69mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pincher Creek Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 510mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Pincher Creek 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -10° Mar Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -1° May Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jul Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Aug Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 9° Sep Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 6° Oct Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: 0° Nov Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pincher Creek Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°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: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 24mm Apr Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 22mm May Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 10mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pincher Creek Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 510mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 69mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. That's 48mm less than May, 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 168cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

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: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Pincher Creek Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 5km/h 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 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Pincher Creek Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Pincher Creek 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 152mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 139mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 129mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 62cm 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 -5°
Feb -7°
Mar -2°
Apr
May
Jun 14°
Jul 17°
Aug 16°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Pincher Creek Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°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 Pincher Creek 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
-8 °C
-1 °C
19 km/h
22 mm
16 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-2 °C
19 km/h
35 mm
25 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
4 °C
18 km/h
39 mm
24 cm
Apr
-1 °C
10 °C
19 km/h
44 mm
22 cm
May
3 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
69 mm
10 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
42 mm
5 cm
Oct
0 °C
11 °C
19 km/h
45 mm
20 cm
Nov
-5 °C
3 °C
21 km/h
42 mm
24 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-2 °C
20 km/h
33 mm
22 cm
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