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Monthly climate in Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Canmore features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -14 °C (7 °F) and 12 °C (55 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -37 °C (-35 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (89 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 750 mm (29.5 inches) and receives 137 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Canmore enjoys an average of 2978 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 58 minutes to 16 hours 27 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Canmore, Alberta, Canada §

The warmest months in Canmore are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 9 to 12 °C (48 - 55 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -14 to -12 °C (7 - 11 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Canmore experiences 6 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 235 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 3°C
(37°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 5°C
(41°F)
Mean maximum -0°C
(32°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 1°C
(35°F)
Average high -8°C
(18°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)
Daily mean -12°C
(11°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 3°C
(39°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -13°C
(10°F)
Average low -15°C
(4°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)
Mean minimum -30°C
(-22°F)		 -31°C
(-24°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)		 -28°C
(-19°F)
Minimum -37°C
(-34°F)		 -37°C
(-35°F)		 -33°C
(-28°F)		 -22°C
(-8°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 -4°C
(24°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -30°C
(-21°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)		 -35°C
(-31°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Canmore, Alberta, Canada §

Canmore usually has the most precipitation in May, June and July, with an average of 14 rainy days and 89 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Canmore are January, February and December. On average, 38 mm (1.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19 (0.8) 46 (1.8) 55 (2.1) 67 (2.6) 79 (3.1) 107 (4.2) 82 (3.2) 74 (2.9) 66 (2.6) 55 (2.2) 51 (2.0) 49 (1.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 11 12 13 13 16 15 12 11 10 10 9

Monthly sunshine hours in Canmore, Alberta, Canada §

The sunniest months in Canmore are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 17 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Canmore: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 52 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 137 176 249 280 304 333 378 326 260 218 152 159
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 28m 10h 1m 11h 56m 13h 53m 15h 35m 16h 27m 15h 58m 14h 26m 12h 33m 10h 36m 8h 52m 7h 58m

Solar UV radiation in Canmore, Alberta, Canada §

Canmore experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Canmore UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 6 9 9 9 8 7 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Canmore. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Canmore's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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