CanadaThe climate of Alert
The current climate in Alert features temperatures ranging from a high of 8°C to a low of -26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around -12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -32°C and in the warmer months around 2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Alert, Canada.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Alert in recent years was 21°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -42°C in March 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Alert gets 1299 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 300 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Alert?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Alert. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Alert
The climate table of Alert shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -26 | -26 | -25 | -18 | -8 | 4 | 8 | 5 | -4 | -12 | -20 | -23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -31 | -32 | -31 | -24 | -12 | -1 | 2 | 0 | -8 | -18 | -25 | -29 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 77 | 65 | 51 | 27 | 137 | 361 | 28 | 23 | 213 | 64 | 123 | 130 |
| Snow (cm) | 18 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 56 | 19 | 3,3 | 10 | 39 | 35 | 22 | 14 |
| UV Index | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Alert, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Alert
Yearly Temperature in Alert
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Alert, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Alert
Total Yearly Precipitation in Alert
Average Snowfall per Month in Alert
Total Yearly Snowfall in Alert
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Alert, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Alert
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Average weather in Alert by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alert. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.