Climate profileCanada
Inglewood Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- Annual mean
- 4.5 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- June
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,634 m source elevationNASA POWER
Long-term annual patterns for temperature, precipitation, and humidity based on 1991 to 2020 climatology.
Waterton Lakes National Park Monthly Climate Normals, Temperature, and Atmospheric Profiles
Access twelve-month climate averages for a representative point within Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. These data reflect consistent atmospheric trends, covering average maximum and minimum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, wind speeds, humidity, and daylight hours. By focusing on 1991 to 2020 historical records, this climate profile offers an accurate look at the long-term meteorological environment at an elevation of 1633.62 meters, separate from short-term weather patterns or seasonal forecasts.
Annual climate pattern
Analyzing the relationship between monthly thermal ranges and daily precipitation averages across a twelve month cycle
Waterton Lakes National Park Monthly Climate Patterns and Annual Temperature Cycles
Average monthly mean temperatures in Waterton Lakes National Park transition from a low of -9.53 °C in December to a peak of 14.25 °C in July, with average winter minimums dipping to -27.5 °C. Average daily precipitation peaks in June at 3.87 mm per day, representing historical 1991 to 2020 climatology evaluated at a representative elevation of 1633.62 meters.
- Annual mean
- 1.5 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Coolest month
- December
- Wettest month
- June
Twelve-month climate
Historical monthly averages for temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight.
Waterton Lakes National Park Weather by Month: Twelve Month Climate Comparison
Evaluating the twelve-month cycle for Waterton Lakes National Park at a representative elevation of 1633 meters reveals critical climate fluctuations that single annual averages fail to capture. Comparing historical data for average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours provides a clear climatological overview of the park terrain.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.4 °C-27.5° to 0.9° | 2.1 mm/day | 95% | 4.4 m/s | 8.5 hours |
| February | -8.8 °C-24.5° to 1.3° | 1.9 mm/day | 94.5% | 3.9 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| March | -4.9 °C-21.6° to 4.5° | 2.1 mm/day | 90.9% | 3.8 m/s | 11.6 hours |
| April | -0.2 °C-12.4° to 12.3° | 2.3 mm/day | 83.6% | 3.4 m/s | 13.5 hours |
| May | 6.1 °C-5.7° to 20.5° | 2.9 mm/day | 75.1% | 3 m/s | 15.1 hours |
| June | 10.2 °C-0.8° to 23.1° | 3.9 mm/day | 74.8% | 3 m/s | 15.9 hours |
| July | 14.3 °C3° to 26.3° | 1.4 mm/day | 68.8% | 2.7 m/s | 15.5 hours |
| August | 14 °C1.8° to 27.5° | 1.4 mm/day | 63.5% | 2.5 m/s | 14.1 hours |
| September | 9 °C-4° to 24.7° | 1.8 mm/day | 66.7% | 2.9 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| October | 1.9 °C-11.2° to 17.7° | 2 mm/day | 77.4% | 3.5 m/s | 10.5 hours |
| November | -4.7 °C-20.2° to 6.5° | 2.5 mm/day | 89.2% | 4.3 m/s | 8.9 hours |
| December | -9.5 °C-26.2° to 0.9° | 2.2 mm/day | 94.6% | 4.4 m/s | 8.1 hours |
Compare two months
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.
- Mean temperature
- December: -9.5 °C
- July: 14.3 °C
- Change from December to July: +23.8 °C
- Precipitation
- December: 2.2 mm/day
- July: 1.4 mm/day
- Change from December to July: -0.8 mm/day
- Daylight
- December: 8.1 hours
- July: 15.5 hours
- Change from December to July: +7.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing thirty-year monthly averages for temperature, precipitation rate, wind, and daylight duration.
Waterton Lakes National Park Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Months
Geographic analysis of a representative coordinate at 1633 meters elevation reveals the calculated maximum and minimum monthly averages for Waterton Lakes National Park. Contrasting long-term monthly averages for wind speed, relative humidity, and daily precipitation rate helps clarify the seasonal climate variations shaping the regional mountain habitat.
- Warmest month
- July14.3 °C
- Coolest month
- December-9.5 °C
- Wettest month
- June3.9 mm/day
- Driest month
- August1.4 mm/day
- Most humid month
- January95%
- Windiest month
- December4.4 m/s
- Longest daylight
- June15.9 hours
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