Athabasca Climate by Month
The climate in Athabasca is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Athabasca, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a very cold -7°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -17°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Athabasca receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 532 mm. The climate in Athabasca shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, with an average of 104 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm of snowfall over 8 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The best time of year to visit Athabasca in Canada
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of February and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
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