Climate Insights for Scotswood
Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Scotswood is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 456 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 72 mm of rainfall. Scotswood 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Scotswood is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 18 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Scotswood 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Scotswood has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°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 -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Scotswood has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 63°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 11°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
Scotswood is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 456 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 21 mm. That's 51 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 150cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Scotswood is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.8 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 59in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 11in.
Wind
Scotswood is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 March, 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.Scotswood 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 October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 Scotswood 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 64 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Scotswood 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 2.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Scotswood 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 Scotswood 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.