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Rimbey Weather in August

Rimbey in August

The short of it: Rimbey in August averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 8° · rain 68 mm · daylight 14 h 42 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

August in Rimbey brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 8°, with about 68 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 42 min in mid-August, 101 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Rimbey runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Bentley, 22 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

August in Rimbey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 24 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 42 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BentleyAlberta22 km SE22°8°66 mm
EckvilleAlberta31 km SSW22°8°70 mm
Sylvan LakeAlberta37 km SSE22°8°68 mm
LacombeAlberta39 km ESE23°8°62 mm
BlackfaldsAlberta41 km SE23°8°64 mm
PonokaAlberta44 km E23°8°58 mm
Red DeerAlberta50 km SE23°9°66 mm
Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta55 km WSW22°8°71 mm

The Almanac · Rimbey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Rimbey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°18 mm11 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦
February-4°-16°16 mm12 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
March1°-11°19 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-3°31 mm13 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
May17°2°56 mm13 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°93 mm12 km/h16 h 49 min✦✦✦
July22°9°92 mm11 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦
August22°8°68 mm10 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°45 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-3°24 mm12 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-9°20 mm12 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦
December-4°-15°15 mm11 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rimbey in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rimbey in August?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rimbey?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Rimbey in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 39 min in December to 16 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Rimbey in August?

Hardly — August nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rimbey in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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