Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Prince Albert features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -17 °C (1 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -42 °C (-43 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 449 mm (17.7 inches) and receives 78 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Prince Albert enjoys an average of 2893 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 36 minutes to 16 hours 52 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Prince Albert are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 16 to 19 °C (62 - 66 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -17 to -13 °C (1 - 9 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Prince Albert experiences 31 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 193 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Mean maximum | 3°C (37°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Average high | -11°C (13°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
| Daily mean | -15°C (4°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
-8°C (19°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-8°C (19°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
| Average low | -20°C (-4°F) |
-23°C (-8°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-18°C (0°F) |
| Mean minimum | -38°C (-36°F) |
-37°C (-35°F) |
-30°C (-21°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-22°C (-8°F) |
-34°C (-29°F) |
| Minimum | -41°C (-41°F) |
-42°C (-43°F) |
-37°C (-35°F) |
-28°C (-19°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-24°C (-11°F) |
-38°C (-37°F) |
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Prince Albert usually has the most precipitation in June, July and September, with an average of 10 rainy days and 68 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Prince Albert are February, October and December. On average, 16 mm (0.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 24 (1.0) | 11 (0.4) | 25 (1.0) | 23 (0.9) | 46 (1.8) | 77 (3.0) | 78 (3.1) | 43 (1.7) | 49 (1.9) | 21 (0.8) | 35 (1.4) | 16 (0.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
The sunniest months in Prince Albert are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 5 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Prince Albert: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 1 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 108 | 197 | 244 | 290 | 345 | 313 | 364 | 321 | 237 | 208 | 125 | 135 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 8h 9m | 9h 51m | 11h 55m | 14h 2m | 15h 53m | 16h 52m | 16h 19m | 14h 38m | 12h 35m | 10h 29m | 8h 36m | 7h 36m |
Prince Albert experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 7 - 8, which corresponds to the High / 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 Prince Albert UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Prince Albert. 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 Prince Albert'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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