St. Albert has a cold continental climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | -7.2°C | -11.3°C | -15.4°C | 8.0°C | -42.7°C | 92% | 23 | 3.2 | 1.04 |
| February | ❄️ | -4.7°C | -9.4°C | -14.0°C | 13.7°C | -44.5°C | 89% | 16 | 3.2 | 2.20 |
| March | ❄️ | 2.1°C | -2.9°C | -7.9°C | 23.0°C | -37.8°C | 79% | 25 | 3.2 | 3.72 |
| April | 🌨️ | 10.0°C | 4.1°C | -1.8°C | 25.6°C | -22.0°C | 67% | 37 | 3.2 | 4.73 |
| May | 🌤️ | 16.4°C | 10.2°C | 4.0°C | 30.4°C | -6.8°C | 65% | 64 | 2.9 | 5.71 |
| June | ☔ | 20.0°C | 14.3°C | 8.7°C | 33.7°C | 0.1°C | 68% | 90 | 2.6 | 6.09 |
| July | ☔ | 22.7°C | 17.0°C | 11.4°C | 35.0°C | 2.8°C | 69% | 92 | 2.4 | 6.07 |
| August | ☀️ | 22.4°C | 16.4°C | 10.4°C | 34.3°C | -1.6°C | 68% | 62 | 2.3 | 5.02 |
| September | 🌤️ | 17.3°C | 11.3°C | 5.3°C | 32.0°C | -6.1°C | 70% | 43 | 2.6 | 3.58 |
| October | 🌨️ | 9.4°C | 4.3°C | -0.8°C | 25.0°C | -23.4°C | 76% | 27 | 2.8 | 2.10 |
| November | ❄️ | -0.8°C | -4.3°C | -7.9°C | 16.5°C | -33.7°C | 86% | 24 | 2.7 | 1.04 |
| December | ❄️ | -6.8°C | -10.5°C | -14.3°C | 7.0°C | -41.1°C | 90% | 21 | 3.0 | 0.73 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the summer months. Humidity stays high (around 77%), peaking during winter months, which creates cold and damp conditions.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, St. Albert's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 35.0°C in July 2024, and its coldest dropped to -44.5°C in February 1989. 2023 was the warmest year overall and 1996 the coolest.
The warmest year in St. Albert's recorded history was 2023 (avg: 5.5°C), while the coldest was 1996 (avg: 0.3°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 9.2°C | 3.9°C | -1.4°C | 30.4°C | -31.4°C | 587 | 76% | 2.9 m/s |
2024 | 9.0°C | 4.0°C | -1.0°C | 35.0°C | -36.9°C | 520 | 75% | 2.8 m/s |
2023 🔥 | 10.6°C | 5.5°C | 0.5°C | 30.9°C | -28.2°C | 482 | 75% | 2.8 m/s |
2022 | 8.5°C | 3.4°C | -1.8°C | 31.2°C | -35.9°C | 549 | 77% | 3.0 m/s |
2021 | 8.9°C | 3.6°C | -1.6°C | 33.7°C | -37.3°C | 446 | 74% | 2.9 m/s |
2020 | 7.3°C | 2.4°C | -2.4°C | 29.4°C | -42.7°C | 593 | 81% | 3.0 m/s |
2019 | 6.8°C | 2.0°C | -2.9°C | 27.0°C | -36.4°C | 659 | 82% | 2.8 m/s |
2018 | 7.8°C | 2.5°C | -2.8°C | 32.7°C | -30.8°C | 603 | 79% | 2.8 m/s |
2017 | 8.2°C | 3.4°C | -1.4°C | 29.4°C | -33.1°C | 569 | 78% | 2.9 m/s |
2016 | 9.8°C | 4.9°C | 0.0°C | 28.5°C | -27.9°C | 629 | 77% | 2.8 m/s |
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Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), July is typically the hottest month in St. Albert, Alberta, with average high temperatures around 22.7°C.
January is the coldest month in St. Albert, with average low temperatures around -15.4°C.
July receives the most rainfall with approximately 92 mm, while February is the driest with 16 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 35.0°C in July 2024. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -44.5°C in February 1989.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
St. Albert receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 6.09 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Alberta.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
