Climate Insights for Whitecourt
Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Whitecourt is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 617 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm 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 163cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Whitecourt is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 24.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in 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 5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 64in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Whitecourt has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Whitecourt 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 72°F with a mean of 60°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 5°F and an average temperature of 13°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Whitecourt is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 617 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 25 mm. That's 89 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 163cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Whitecourt is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1 in. That's 3.5 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 64in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Whitecourt 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 April, averaging 11km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Whitecourt 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 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.
Monthly Climate Data
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.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 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.