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Westlock Weather in August

Westlock in August

The short of it: Westlock in August averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 9° · rain 47 mm · daylight 14 h 51 min

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

August in Westlock brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 9°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 51 min in mid-August, 108 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Westlock runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Barrhead, 35 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Westlock, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 43 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 51 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BarrheadAlberta35 km W23°9°56 mm
MorinvilleAlberta41 km SSE22°9°52 mm
St. AlbertAlberta59 km SSE23°10°56 mm
BaturynAlberta62 km SSE22°10°56 mm
DunluceAlberta63 km SSE23°10°57 mm
KlarvattenAlberta63 km SSE23°10°55 mm
LoreleiAlberta63 km SSE23°10°57 mm
CumberlandAlberta63 km SSE23°10°57 mm

The Almanac · Westlock Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Westlock by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-19°25 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-6°-17°11 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March-1°-12°20 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°37 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May17°3°43 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°90 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°90 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°47 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°30 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-16°12 mm11 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Westlock in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Westlock in August?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Westlock?

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

How long are the days in Westlock in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 51 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 22 min in December to 17 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Westlock in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Westlock in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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