The city is the capital of the province of Alberta and is located at 700 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level, at the 53rd parallel north. About 220 km (135 mi) to the west are the Rocky Mountains.
, characterized by low precipitation (especially in winter) and strong variations in temperature.
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of the year, the temperature can drop to -35 °C (-31 °F) or even below. In January 1950, the temperature dropped to -44.4 °C (-47.9 °F) at Blatchford Airport.
fall per year. Usually it snows from October to early May.
, there can sometimes be hot days, with highs of 30 °C (86 °F) or more, but less than in the southernmost part of Canada; moreover, it can get cold at night even in the height of summer. During the heat wave that hit western Canada between late June and early July 2021, the temperature reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Summer is the rainiest season due to afternoon thunderstorms, which can be accompanied by hail.
The best time to visit Edmonton is summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-10 °C, with a minimum of
-15.4 °C and a maximum of
-4.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-31.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-42.1 °C in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
10.2 °C in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
February is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-9 °C, with a minimum of
-14.8 °C and a maximum of
-3.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-28 °C. However, it dropped to
-39 °C in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
14.9 °C in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-3.8 °C, with a minimum of
-9.6 °C and a maximum of
2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-24 °C. However, it dropped to
-38 °C in March 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
April is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
4.4 °C, with a minimum of
-2.2 °C and a maximum of
11 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-25 °C in April 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
27.1 °C in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
May is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.2 °C, with a minimum of
3.7 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.9 °C in May 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in May 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
June is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.8 °C, with a minimum of
8.1 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.9 °C in June 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
34.1 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.5 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16.2 °C, with a minimum of
9 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in August 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
September is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
19.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.1 °C in September 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
32.2 °C in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.7 °C, with a minimum of
-1.7 °C and a maximum of
11.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10 °C. However, it dropped to
-18.3 °C in October 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
27.6 °C in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
November is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-3.6 °C, with a minimum of
-8.7 °C and a maximum of
1.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-21 °C. However, it dropped to
-32.5 °C in November 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
11 °C. However, it reached
18.4 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
December is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-9.5 °C, with a minimum of
-14.8 °C and a maximum of
-4.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-27.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-38.7 °C in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7 °C. However, it reached
14.2 °C in December 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.