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Alert Climate by Month

Alert experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from cold days to very cold weather. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Alert is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a chilly 8°C in July to a very cold -28°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -34°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Alert is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 220 mm. The seasons in Alert, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 34 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 9.5 mm over 6 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Alert, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Alert in Canada

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Alert?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 8°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alert?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alert?
    July tops the wettest month list with 34 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alert?
    February is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alert?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 428 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Alert

    Fri   Dec 13
    -23°C | -27°C
    SW 4 km/h
    4.1 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sat   Dec 14
    -24°C | -28°C
    NW 32 km/h
    5.2 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sun   Dec 15
    -27°C | -32°C
    SW 11 km/h
    1.4 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain