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Climate in Edmonton (Canada)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Climate chart - Edmonton
The climate of Edmonton is continental, with very cold winters and mild or pleasantly warm summers.
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.
We are in the Canadian prairies, characterized by low precipitation (especially in winter) and strong variations in temperature. Rocciose.
On the coldest days 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.
On average, 125 cm (4.1 feet) of snow fall per year. Usually it snows from October to early May.
In summer, 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.

Edmonton

Best Time


The best time to visit Edmonton is summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season.

The following weather data was collected at Namao Air Base.

Edmonton - Climate data


In Edmonton, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -10 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of 17,2 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Edmonton - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January-15,4-4,7-10
February-14,8-3,2-9
March-9,62-3,8
April-2,2114,4
May3,718,611,2
June8,121,614,8
July10,52417,2
August923,416,2
September4,419,111,8
October-1,711,24,7
November-8,71,5-3,6
December-14,8-4,2-9,5
Year-2,610,13,75

Precipitation amounts to 455 millimeters per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 10 millimeters in the driest month (February) to 95 millimeters in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Edmonton - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January2011
February108
March158
April309
May4511
June8014
July9515
August6011
September4510
October208
November209
December159
Year455123

There are on average around 2345 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Edmonton - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January3,5100
February4,5125
March5,5175
April8245
May9280
June9,5285
July10310
August9280
September6,5195
October5,5170
November3,5100
December2,585
Year6,42345

Edmonton - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7,5 °C. However, it reached 10,2 °C in January 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 20 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 10 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -28 °C. However, it dropped to -39 °C in February 2019.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7,5 °C. However, it reached 14,9 °C in February 2017.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 10 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -24 °C. However, it dropped to -38 °C in March 2003.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C. However, it reached 22 °C in March 2004.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 15 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11,5 °C. However, it dropped to -25 °C in April 2020.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21,5 °C. However, it reached 27,1 °C in April 2018.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 30 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27,5 °C. However, it reached 32 °C in May 1993.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C. However, it reached 34,1 °C in June 2002.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 80 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5,5 °C. However, it dropped to 2 °C in July 2009.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C. However, it reached 34 °C in July 2002.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 95 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3,5 °C. However, it dropped to -2 °C in August 1992.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29,5 °C. However, it reached 36 °C in August 1998.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C. However, it reached 32,2 °C in September 2009.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C. However, it dropped to -18,3 °C in October 2002.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C. However, it reached 27,6 °C in October 1992.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 20 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -21 °C. However, it dropped to -32,5 °C in November 2014.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C. However, it reached 18,4 °C in November 2016.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 20 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C. However, it reached 14,2 °C in December 1999.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 15 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere 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.

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