Climate Insights for Waterton Park

Improvement District No. 04, Alberta, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-13°C low8°F low
Wettest
June
87 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Waterton Park is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 775 mm of precipitation falls per year. Waterton Park receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Waterton Park 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 -13°C. Waterton Park experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Waterton Park is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 30.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Waterton Park receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Waterton Park 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. Waterton Park experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -13°MarMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -8°AprMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -2°NovMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°DecMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 18°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 21°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FAprMax: 41°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 34°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 31°FAverage: 25°FMin: 20°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°F
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Waterton Park 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 23°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Waterton Park has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 45mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 68mmMarPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 59mmAprPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 56mmMayPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 37mmJunPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 44mmNovPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 57mmDecPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 67mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 18inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 27inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 23inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 22inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 14inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 17inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 22inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 26in
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Snow (in)

Waterton Park is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 775 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 45 mm. That's 42 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Waterton Park receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 452cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 68cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Waterton Park is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.8 in. That's 1.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Waterton Park receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 178in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 27in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Waterton Park is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Waterton Park is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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-8°18°F
Feb-10°14°F
Mar-4°25°F
Apr0°32°F
May6°42°F
Jun10°51°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug15°58°F
Sep10°49°F
Oct1°34°F
Nov-4°25°F
Dec-8°17°F

The best time to visit Waterton Park is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 48 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Waterton Park is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 Waterton Park 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 Waterton Park 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
-11 °C13 °F
-5 °C24 °F
10 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
45 cm18 in
Feb
-13 °C8 °F
-6 °C21 °F
10 km/h6 mph
70 mm2.7 in
68 cm27 in
Mar
-8 °C18 °F
0 °C33 °F
10 km/h6 mph
65 mm2.6 in
59 cm23 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
5 °C41 °F
10 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
56 cm22 in
May
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
37 cm14 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
8 cm3 in
Jul
9 °C47 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2 in
1 cm1 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
16 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
10 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
10 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
44 cm17 in
Nov
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C31 °F
11 km/h7 mph
70 mm2.7 in
57 cm22 in
Dec
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
11 km/h7 mph
73 mm2.9 in
67 cm26 in