Climate Insights for Wolf Creek
Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Wolf Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 675 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 123 mm of rainfall. Wolf Creek 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 177cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Wolf Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 26.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Wolf Creek 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 6°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Wolf Creek 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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Wolf Creek 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 73°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wolf Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 675 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 28 mm. That's 95 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 177cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.Wolf Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.7 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 70in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 11in.
Wind
Wolf Creek 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 10km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Wolf Creek 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek 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.