Climate Insights for Spirit River

Town of Spirit River, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low5°F low
Wettest
June
80 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Spirit River is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 512 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 80 mm of rainfall. Spirit River 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Spirit River is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 20.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Spirit River 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 5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°FebMax: -6°Average: -11°Min: -15°MarMax: 1°Average: -5°Min: -9°AprMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: 0°NovMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°DecMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FFebMax: 21°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FDecMax: 19°FAverage: 12°FMin: 6°F
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Spirit River 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 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Spirit River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°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. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 5°F and the daily average is 12°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 23mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 21mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 13mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 29mmDecPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12in
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Snow (in)

Spirit River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 512 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 23 mm. That's 57 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 164cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Spirit River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.9 in. That's 2.2 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 65in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Spirit River 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 12km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Spirit River 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

Jan-10°14°F
Feb-11°12°F
Mar-5°23°F
Apr3°38°F
May11°53°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct3°38°F
Nov-5°23°F
Dec-11°12°F

The best time to visit Spirit River 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 72 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Spirit River 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 2.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Spirit River 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 Spirit River 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-14 °C8 °F
-6 °C21 °F
11 km/h7 mph
27 mm1.1 in
24 cm9 in
Feb
-15 °C5 °F
-6 °C21 °F
11 km/h7 mph
25 mm1 in
23 cm9 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
1 °C33 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
9 °C49 °F
12 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
13 cm5 in
May
5 °C41 °F
18 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
9 °C48 °F
12 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
18 cm7 in
Nov
-8 °C17 °F
-1 °C30 °F
11 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.4 in
29 cm11 in
Dec
-14 °C6 °F
-7 °C19 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
29 cm12 in