Fort McMurray Climate by Month
The temperature in Fort McMurray can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Fort McMurray can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -11°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -21°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Fort McMurray experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 510 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 88 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 19 mm over 9 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Fort McMurray. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Fort McMurray 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:
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 -11°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 88 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.
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