What factors affect the climate in Edmonton? Located in Alberta, Edmonton has a
prairie-steppe type climate
. This means it usually enjoys sunny weather, even in winter, and the majority of precipitation comes in summer. Edmonton enjoys a dry climate with little of the summer humidity that bothers many people in Ontario.
Is Edmonton coldest place on Earth?
The coldest place on the planet, Jakutsk, Russia, is absurdly brisk at -47oC. In second, third, fourth and fifth place are locations in Alberta, ranging from -43oC to -39oC. We are shivering just thinking about those temperatures!
The capital city of Alberta, Edmonton, is among the top five
.
Is Alberta affected by climate change?
Climate Change in Alberta
Alberta's climate is changing
. Over the past century, the mean provincial temperature has increased by 1.4°C, with most of the increase occurring since the 1970s.
How hot does it get in Edmonton?
Edmonton has four distinct seasons and the temperature can vary considerably from
35° at the peak of summer to -40° Celsius in winter (90° to -40° Fahrenheit)
.
Does it snow in Edmonton Canada?
Edmonton's snow-season typically lasts from October through April, and into May about half of the time
. No month is a particular standout for snow, with November, December, January and March all averaging around 20cm. Of the true winter months February is a bit lower than all the rest.
The temperature in winter in Edmonton can range from +5 degrees Celcius to -35 degrees Celsius
. It is unique, and it may fluctuate, but more importantly, Edmonton still offers sunny days despite the incredible drop in the temperature. January to March are the best days to visit Edmonton due to the festive season.
This province was named after Queen Victoria's fourth daughter,
Princess Louise Caroline Alberta
. Alberta was originally established as a provisional district of the North West Territories in 1882. The name was maintained when Alberta officially became a province in 1905.
Nunavut
. Nunavut takes the cake as the very coldest place in Canada, on average. Eureka, Nunavut, to be specific, is the coldest with an average yearly temperature of −3.5 °F or -19.7 °C. Yes, it generally stays below zero, there!
Calgary has a windy climate which it owes to its prairie location –
there are few natural barriers to the wind
. At times the wind in Calgary takes the form of a Chinook, a hot, dry, Foehn type wind that blasts down from the Rockies.
As far as countries go,
Canada is pretty much the coolest
— literally. It vies with Russia for first place as the coldest nation in the world, with an average daily annual temperature of —5.6oC.
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The Weather Network has released its 2022 summer forecast, and it's expected to feature widespread warm weather as most of Canada will see near-normal or above-normal temperatures.
The summer of 2022 in Alberta will not be as hot as what we endured last summer
, according to the TWN forecast.
Alberta government dedicates $176M in emissions reduction projects through TIER fund
. The Alberta government is providing $176 million for 16 emission-reducing projects, with the hope it will cut seven million tonnes of green house gas emissions by 2030.
The Edmonton International Airport set a new record low of
–41.6 C
. The old record of –38 C was set in 1992. The Airdrie area hit a new record of –40.6 C, breaking the old record of –36.1 set in 1968, while Banff set a new record of –37.2, breaking the previous record of –34.4 C set in 1934.
Edmonton is the northernmost North American city with a population over one million
. Edmonton is home to North America's largest mall – the West Edmonton Mall, spanning the equivalent of 48 city blocks. It was the world's largest mall until 2004. There are no rats in Edmonton – or in all of Alberta for that matter.
Winter Tips
Winter temperatures range from +5 to -35 degrees Celsius
. Even though it may be bright and sunny, the temperature can still be -20° Celsius in winter, so dress appropriately. Consider the wind chill: A cold wind can make a temperature of -10° Celsius feel like -25° Celsius or worse.
