Climate
Though Canmore's climate is relatively mild compared to some other regions of Alberta, the weather throughout the Canadian Rockies and around Canmore is extremely variable, due to our high altitude and the rugged mountain topography.
Canmore has an average high of −3.1 °C (26 °F) to average low of -14.9°/5.2° in January, with relatively low humidity. Do note it is not unusual to have a two-week cold snap during December or January where temperatures plummet into the -30º C (-22º F) range.
Fortunately, Canmore regularly enjoys a pleasant winter weather phenomenon called a Chinook. The warm winds of the Chinook produce spring-like temperatures in a matter of hours, and the moderating influence can last for days or even weeks.
Summers are short but the days are long with daytime temperatures ranging from 18 °C (64 °F) to 22 °C (72 °F).
The sun does not set until 9:00- 10:00pm in June / July ....welcome to the North!
Though Canmore's climate is relatively mild compared to some other regions of Alberta, the weather throughout the Canadian Rockies and around Canmore is extremely variable, due to our high altitude and the rugged mountain topography.
Canmore has an average high of −3.1 °C (26 °F) to average low of -14.9°/5.2° in January, with relatively low humidity. Do note it is not unusual to have a two-week cold snap during December or January where temperatures plummet into the -30º C (-22º F) range.
Fortunately, Canmore regularly enjoys a pleasant winter weather phenomenon called a Chinook. The warm winds of the Chinook produce spring-like temperatures in a matter of hours, and the moderating influence can last for days or even weeks.
Summers are short but the days are long with daytime temperatures ranging from 18 °C (64 °F) to 22 °C (72 °F).
The sun does not set until 9:00- 10:00pm in June / July ....welcome to the North!
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Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometers (50 mi) west of the City of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rockies. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west.
The closest International Airport is Calgary International (YYC). Approximately 114km from Canmore town.
The closest International Airport is Calgary International (YYC). Approximately 114km from Canmore town.