Climate Overview
The climate in Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 690mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport 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 19°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 690mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 81mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 20mm. That's 61mm 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. Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 303cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 78cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
71 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 71 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -13 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -12 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 197mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Expect around 88cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -19 to -10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 159mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Expect around 159cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tazlina /Smokey Lake/ Airport 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.
