Climate Insights for St. Francis

Leduc County, Greater Edmonton, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low8°F low
Wettest
June
105 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in St. Francis is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 574 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 105 mm of rainfall. St. Francis 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.The climate in St. Francis is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 22.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. St. Francis 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 8°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -9°Min: -13°FebMax: -4°Average: -10°Min: -14°MarMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -8°AprMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -1°MayMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -7°DecMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 16°FMin: 9°FFebMax: 25°FAverage: 15°FMin: 8°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 26°FMin: 18°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 39°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 51°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 35°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FDecMax: 24°FAverage: 15°FMin: 9°F
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St. Francis 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 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.St. Francis has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 15°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 19mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 13mmMayPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inMarPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

St. Francis is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 574 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21 mm. That's 84 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 135cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.St. Francis is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 3.3 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 53in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

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

St. Francis 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 April, averaging 12km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.St. Francis 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 April, 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

Jan-9°16°F
Feb-10°15°F
Mar-3°26°F
Apr4°39°F
May12°53°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°53°F
Oct4°39°F
Nov-3°26°F
Dec-9°15°F

The best time to visit St. Francis is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -14°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 St. Francis is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 75°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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
-13 °C9 °F
-4 °C25 °F
11 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
19 cm7 in
Feb
-14 °C8 °F
-4 °C25 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
19 cm8 in
Mar
-8 °C18 °F
3 °C38 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
22 cm9 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
11 °C52 °F
12 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
13 cm5 in
May
5 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
71 mm2.8 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
10 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
-7 °C20 °F
1 °C35 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.2 in
21 cm8 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C24 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
23 cm9 in