Local Alberta Weather: Current and Forecasts
Curious about local weather patterns and trends in Alberta?
Next to bragging about which community enjoys or endures the most weather, Albertans like to boast how their province compares with the warmest, snowiest or the windiest in the country. To settle which jurisdiction can legitimately lay claim to being tops in weather, Environment Canada analyzed 30 years of recent weather data.
Click here, for some entertaining insights on how Alberta's weather compares with the rest of the country (rated #1 for most sunny days year-round = 312.4 days).
In general, Alberta's climate is continental. That means summers are much warmer than winters and daytime high temperatures are a lot higher than night time lows.
Also we measure our temperatures on the Celsius scale, so the weather reports may sound cold to those guests who are used to Fahrenheit temperatures!
As you would expect, temperatures in the southern part of the province are usually warmer than in the north. In July, the warmest month, daily average temperatures, including nighttime, range from about 18°C in the south to 13°C in the north and western mountains. Midwinter average temperatures typically range from -10°C in the south to -24°C in the north.
Alberta Weather is usually warm and sunny between May and October. Alberta is a comparatively dry province. Temperature and the weather can vary greatly, especially in the mountains, so it is a good idea to be prepared. In summer, bring a warm sweater and a raincoat along with your bathing suit!. When rain comes it usually doesn't last long, and travel is rarely interrupted.
The winters are sunny and inviting. Just so you know, even on the coldest days of winter, bright sunshine sparkles off the snow. In winter, make sure you have a couple of warm sweaters along with winter coat, hat, gloves and boots.
The coldest Alberta temperature on record was -54°C, while the highest temperature was 46°C.
Temperature Guide:
40°C - a heat wave |
20°C - room temperature |
-10°C - pleasant winter day |
30°C - hot day |
0°C - water freezes |
-20°C - cold winter day |
To learn more about the current and forecast local weather conditions at each of our Charming Inns, simply click on one of the respective "Weather" links below...
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THE JUNIPER HOTEL - Banff 1 Juniper Way, Box #3449, Banff, AB, T1L 1E1 Phone: 1.866.551.2281; Fax: 1.403.762.8331 Email: juniper@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at The Juniper Hotel |
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A BEAR & BISON COUNTRY INN - Canmore 705 Benchlands Trail, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 3G9 Phone: 403.678.2058; Fax: 403.678.2086 Email: bearandbison@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at A Bear & Bison Country Inn |
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GEORGETOWN INN - Canmore 1101 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 1N4 Phone: 403.678.3439; Fax: 403.678.6909 Toll Free: 1.800.657.5955 Email: georgetown@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Georgetown Inn |
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ELKWATER LAKE LODGE & RESORT - Cypress Hills Box 56, Elkwater, Alberta, T0J 1C0 Phone: 403.893.3811; Fax: 403.893.3033 Toll-Free: 1.888.893.3811 Email: elkwater@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Elkwater Lake Lodge & Resort |
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THE INN & SPA AT HEARTWOOD - Drumheller 320 North Railway Ave E, Drumheller, AB, TOJ OY4 Phone: 403.823.6495; Fax: 403.823.4935 Email: heartwood@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at The Inn & Spa at Heartwood |
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HOTEL SELKIRK - Edmonton 1920 Street, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7 Phone: 780.496.7227; Fax: 780.431.0946 Toll-Free: 1.888.962.2522 Email: selkirk@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Hotel Selkirk |
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OVERLANDER MOUNTAIN LODGE - Jasper East P.O. Box 6118, Hinton, Alberta, T7V 1X5 Phone: 780.866.2330; Fax: 780.866.2332 Toll Free 1.877.866.2330 Email: overlander@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Overlander Mountain Lodge |
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MOUNT ENGADINE LODGE - Kananaskis Box 40025, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 3H9 Phone: 403.678.4080; Fax: 403.678.4020 Email: mountengadine@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Mount Engadine Lodge |
BAKER CREEK CHALETS - Lake Louise Mail: P.O. Box 66, Lake Louise, Alberta, T0L 1E0 Phone: 403.522.3761; Fax: 403.522.2270 Email: bakercreek@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Baker Creek Chalets |
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NUM-TI-JAH LODGE - Lake Louise/Icefields Parkway P.O. Box 39, Lake Louise, Alberta, T0L 1E0 Phone: 403.522.2167; Fax: 403.522.2425 Email: num-ti-jah@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge |
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AURUM LODGE - Nordegg P.O. Box 76, Nordegg, Alberta, T0M 2H0 Phone: 403.721.2117; Fax: 403.721.2118 Email: aurum@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Aurum Lodge |
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CRANDELL MOUNTAIN LODGE - Waterton Park Box 114, 102 Mountview Road, Waterton Park, AB, T0K 2M0 Phone: 1 403 859 2288; Fax: 1 403 859 2288 Toll-free: 1 866 859 2288 Email: crandell@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Crandell Mountain Lodge |
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KILMOREY LODGE - Waterton Park Box 100, Waterton Lakes Park, Alberta, T0K 2M0 Phone: 403.859.2334; Fax: 403.859.2342 Toll Free: 1.888.859.8669; Email: kilmorey@charminginnsofalberta.com Click here, for weather at Kilmorey Lodge |