Climate Insights for Twin Butte
Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Twin Butte is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 575 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm of rainfall. Twin Butte 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 -11°C. Twin Butte experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Twin Butte is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 22.6 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Twin Butte 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 12°F. Twin Butte experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Twin Butte has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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.Twin Butte has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 63°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 19°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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
Twin Butte is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 575 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26 mm. That's 52 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Twin Butte receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 258cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Twin Butte 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 May, averaging 3 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 2 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Twin Butte receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 102in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 15in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Twin Butte is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 14km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Twin Butte 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 November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Twin Butte 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 46 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Twin Butte 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 1.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Twin Butte 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 Twin Butte 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.