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Three Hills Weather in August

Three Hills in August

The short of it: Three Hills in August averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 36 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 24° · low 8° · rain 54 mm · daylight 14 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Three Hills an average August high of 24°, a low of 8° and some 54 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 36 min in mid-August, 97 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Three Hills runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Drumheller, 47 km to the SE, is 2° warmer by day.

August in Three Hills, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 10 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 36 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DrumhellerAlberta47 km SE26°9°52 mm
OldsAlberta58 km W22°8°64 mm
InnisfailAlberta59 km NW23°8°66 mm
AirdrieAlberta69 km SW23°8°64 mm
StrathmoreAlberta73 km S24°8°53 mm
Red DeerAlberta73 km NNW23°9°66 mm
RedstoneAlberta76 km SW23°8°62 mm
Skyview RanchAlberta77 km SW23°8°62 mm

The Almanac · Three Hills Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Three Hills by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-16°14 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦
February-2°-14°13 mm13 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦
March2°-10°17 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April11°-3°26 mm15 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°47 mm14 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°82 mm13 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
July24°9°64 mm12 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°54 mm12 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September19°3°33 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-3°16 mm14 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-10°17 mm14 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
December-4°-16°13 mm13 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Three Hills in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Three Hills in August?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Three Hills?

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

How long are the days in Three Hills in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 49 min in December to 16 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Three Hills in August?

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

What should I pack for Three Hills in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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