Climate Insights for Whitecourt

The climate in Whitecourt is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 581mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Whitecourt 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 113cm accumulating over the season.

Whitecourt 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 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°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 October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Whitecourt is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 581mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 108mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 19mm. That's 89mm less than July, 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 113cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Whitecourt is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/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.

It is currently spring in Whitecourt, which began on March 20, 2026. Whitecourt is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whitecourt 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.