Climate Insights for Stead

Rural Municipality of Alexander, Manitoba, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low1°F low
Wettest
July
97 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Stead is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 656 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 97 mm of rainfall. Stead 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 140cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Stead is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 25.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Stead 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 55in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -16°FebMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -17°MarMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°AprMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -2°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 7°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°JulMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°AugMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°SepMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°OctMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°NovMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°DecMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -14°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°FAverage: 7°FMin: 3°FFebMax: 14°FAverage: 6°FMin: 1°FMarMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 34°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FDecMax: 18°FAverage: 12°FMin: 8°F
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Stead has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Stead has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 76°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 1°F and an average temperature of 6°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 18mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 30mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 12in
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Snow (in)

Stead is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 656 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20 mm. That's 77 mm less than July, 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 140cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.Stead is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 3 in less than July, 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 55in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Stead is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Stead is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-14°7°F
Feb-14°6°F
Mar-6°22°F
Apr1°34°F
May10°50°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct7°44°F
Nov-2°28°F
Dec-11°12°F

The best time to visit Stead is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 86 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°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 Stead is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Stead 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 Stead 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
-16 °C3 °F
-10 °C13 °F
16 km/h10 mph
21 mm0.8 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
-17 °C1 °F
-10 °C14 °F
16 km/h10 mph
20 mm0.8 in
18 cm7 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C29 °F
16 km/h10 mph
23 mm0.9 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
5 °C42 °F
16 km/h10 mph
53 mm2.1 in
22 cm9 in
May
7 °C44 °F
15 °C58 °F
16 km/h10 mph
59 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
17 km/h10 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
16 km/h10 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
19 °C66 °F
18 km/h11 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C40 °F
10 °C49 °F
19 km/h12 mph
70 mm2.8 in
12 cm5 in
Nov
-4 °C24 °F
1 °C33 °F
18 km/h11 mph
35 mm1.4 in
22 cm8 in
Dec
-14 °C8 °F
-8 °C18 °F
17 km/h10 mph
32 mm1.3 in
30 cm12 in