Red Deer Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- Annual mean
- 3.6 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- June
Explore twelve-month atmospheric patterns through standardized climate normals.
Analyze the long-term climatic rhythm of Elk Island National Park using monthly average measurements for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight. These climate normals represent a 1991 to 2020 climatology period derived from a single representative point at 700.86 meters elevation. Information presented here assists in evaluating annual meteorological patterns rather than current conditions or daily forecasts.
Comparing monthly thermal ranges and daily precipitation trends across the calendar year
Compare thirty year averages of temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight hours across the year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.2 °C-31.8° to 3° | 0.7 mm/day | 92.3% | 4.7 m/s | 7.8 hours |
| February | -9.5 °C-26.1° to 4.3° | 0.6 mm/day | 89.6% | 4.6 m/s | 9.5 hours |
| March | -3.7 °C-21.4° to 13.2° | 0.8 mm/day | 78.9% | 4.7 m/s | 11.6 hours |
| April | 4 °C-9.2° to 21° | 1.3 mm/day | 67.3% | 4.7 m/s | 13.8 hours |
| May | 10.5 °C-2.7° to 25.8° | 1.9 mm/day | 63.6% | 4.4 m/s | 15.7 hours |
| June | 14.8 °C3.5° to 26.9° | 2.9 mm/day | 67.3% | 4 m/s | 16.7 hours |
| July | 17.5 °C6.7° to 29.6° | 2.7 mm/day | 68.3% | 3.8 m/s | 16.2 hours |
| August | 16.4 °C4.8° to 29.8° | 1.8 mm/day | 67.6% | 3.6 m/s | 14.5 hours |
| September | 10.9 °C-1.9° to 26° | 1.3 mm/day | 69.7% | 4.1 m/s | 12.4 hours |
| October | 3.3 °C-8.6° to 18.8° | 0.9 mm/day | 76.7% | 4.4 m/s | 10.2 hours |
| November | -4.7 °C-18.6° to 7.5° | 0.8 mm/day | 86.2% | 4.3 m/s | 8.3 hours |
| December | -10.5 °C-26.1° to 2.8° | 0.6 mm/day | 90.3% | 4.6 m/s | 7.3 hours |
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
Analyzing calculated maxima and minima across twelve long term monthly averages in Alberta
Interactive climate map
Open the climate map to compare monthly temperature, precipitation, and other averages.
Contrast monthly temperature, precipitation, and daylight rhythms across diverse protected landscapes.


Deepen your understanding of Elk Island National Park by delving into its specific mapped geography and protected landscape features. This detailed entry within the atlas provides crucial context for comprehending the park's natural terrain and its placement within Alberta. Continue your exploration to gain structured insights into this important Canadian protected area.