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Monthly climate in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Cochrane features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -12 °C (12 °F) and 15 °C (60 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -38 °C (-37 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 565 mm (22.2 inches) and receives 108 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Cochrane enjoys an average of 3064 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 57 minutes to 16 hours 28 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada §

The warmest months in Cochrane are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 13 to 15 °C (56 - 60 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -12 to -8 °C (12 - 18 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Cochrane experiences 21 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 196 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Cochrane, 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 9°C
(49°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 35°C
(94°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 12°C
(54°F)
Mean maximum 7°C
(44°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 9°C
(48°F)
Average high -3°C
(27°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Daily mean -8°C
(17°F)		 -12°C
(12°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)
Average low -13°C
(9°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)
Mean minimum -31°C
(-24°F)		 -32°C
(-26°F)		 -27°C
(-17°F)		 -14°C
(8°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -19°C
(-3°F)		 -28°C
(-18°F)
Minimum -37°C
(-35°F)		 -36°C
(-32°F)		 -38°C
(-37°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -22°C
(-8°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -38°C
(-36°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada §

Cochrane usually has the most precipitation in May, June and July, with an average of 13 rainy days and 82 mm (3.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Cochrane are January, November and December. On average, 22 mm (0.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Cochrane, 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) 9 (0.4) 32 (1.3) 31 (1.2) 48 (1.9) 71 (2.8) 96 (3.8) 79 (3.1) 53 (2.1) 53 (2.1) 36 (1.4) 29 (1.1) 27 (1.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 9 8 10 12 14 13 10 10 7 7 5

Monthly sunshine hours in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada §

The sunniest months in Cochrane are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 32 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Cochrane: January, November and December receive an average of 5 hours 9 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Cochrane, 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 142 180 256 287 317 346 385 330 260 225 166 165
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 27m 10h 1m 11h 56m 13h 54m 15h 36m 16h 28m 15h 59m 14h 27m 12h 33m 10h 36m 8h 52m 7h 57m

Solar UV radiation in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada §

Cochrane experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 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 Cochrane UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Cochrane, 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 4 6 8 8 9 8 7 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Cochrane. 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 Cochrane'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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