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Sundre Weather in August

Sundre in August

The short of it: Sundre in August averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 7° · rain 75 mm · daylight 14 h 37 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Sundre an average August high of 22°, a low of 7° and some 75 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 37 min in mid-August, 97 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Sundre runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Olds, 37 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in Sundre, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 37 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OldsAlberta37 km E22°8°64 mm
DidsburyAlberta37 km ESE22°8°64 mm
BowdenAlberta44 km ENE22°8°65 mm
CarstairsAlberta45 km SE23°8°65 mm
InnisfailAlberta53 km ENE23°8°66 mm
CrossfieldAlberta58 km SE23°8°64 mm
PenholdAlberta64 km NE23°8°67 mm
EckvilleAlberta65 km NNE22°8°70 mm
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The Almanac · Sundre Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sundre by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-16°13 mm10 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦
February-2°-15°15 mm11 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦
March3°-11°26 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April10°-4°36 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
May16°2°60 mm12 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
June19°6°100 mm12 km/h16 h 40 min✦✦✦
July23°8°80 mm10 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
August22°7°75 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
September18°3°52 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-3°23 mm11 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-9°20 mm12 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
December-2°-15°13 mm10 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sundre in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sundre in August?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sundre?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Sundre in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 37 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 48 min in December to 16 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Sundre in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sundre in August?

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

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