Athabasca Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Athabasca’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Canada.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Athabasca is dynamic, ranging widely from very cold in winter to comfortable in summer. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -7°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around -17°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Athabasca by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 23 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days.
Annual Temperatures in Canada Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Athabasca Temperatures Compared World Wide
Athabasca’s average annual maximum temperature is 9°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Athabasca’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Athabasca climate page.
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