Climate Insights for Thorsby
Town of Thorsby, Greater Edmonton, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Thorsby is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 563 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 104 mm of rainfall. Thorsby 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 132cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Thorsby is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 22.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Thorsby 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 52in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Thorsby 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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Thorsby 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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Thorsby is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 563 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20 mm. That's 83 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 132cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Thorsby is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.2 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. 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 52in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
Thorsby 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.Thorsby 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
The best time to visit Thorsby is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Thorsby is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Thorsby 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 Thorsby 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.