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The weather in October in Alberta

It's cool in October in Alberta with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 4°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Alberta, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2015, Alberta reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 22 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,1 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Alberta

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alberta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Alberta New York
Average temperature 11°C 21°C
Max. temperature 15°C 26°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 22 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 5 days 13 days
Total snowfall 3,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 2 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Alberta with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 12°C, with nights around 2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Alberta is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Alberta, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Alberta

Temperature in October in Alberta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Alberta, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Alberta

Total precipitation in October in Alberta over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Alberta

Snowfall in October in Alberta per year

Daily UV index in October in Alberta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Alberta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Alberta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alberta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.