Climate Insights for Stoney Nakoda
Municipal District of Bighorn, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Stoney Nakoda is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 647 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 111 mm of rainfall. Stoney Nakoda 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. Stoney Nakoda experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Stoney Nakoda is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 25.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Stoney Nakoda 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. Stoney Nakoda experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Stoney Nakoda has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°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 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Stoney Nakoda has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 57°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 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Stoney Nakoda is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 647 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16 mm. That's 96 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Stoney Nakoda receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Stoney Nakoda is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 3.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Stoney Nakoda receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 107in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Stoney Nakoda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Stoney Nakoda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stoney Nakoda 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 Stoney Nakoda 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.