Climate Insights for Royce
Clear Hills County, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Royce is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 427 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 69 mm of rainfall. Royce 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 137cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Royce is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 16.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Royce 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 54in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Royce has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°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. 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 October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Royce has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 62°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 October and November, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Royce is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 427 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 69 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 18 mm. That's 50 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.Royce is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.8 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. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.7 in. That's 2 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 11in.
Wind
Royce 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 May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Royce 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 May, 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
The best time to visit Royce is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Royce is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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 Royce 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 Royce 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.