Diamond City, Alberta

Area Small former coal mining town in Alberta

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Diamond City, Alberta
49.8000, -112.8519

How to Get to Diamond City, Alberta #

Diamond City is in rural Alberta and generally reached by regional highways and secondary rural roads. The nearest service towns require a drive; bring supplies and check local road conditions before traveling.

Tips for Visiting Diamond City, Alberta #

  • Expect minimal services - plan fuel and supplies in advance.
  • Look for interpretive plaques in the town; small local museums sometimes preserve Diamond City artifacts.
  • Historic features can be subtle; talk to older residents for oral histories.

Best Time to Visit Diamond City, Alberta #

Summer months are most comfortable for exploration; the site is remote and services are limited year-round.

Summer
June-August · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Milder weather for exploring former town sites and ruins.
Winter
December-February · -5-10°C (23-50°F)
Colder and quieter; ghost-town atmosphere is stronger.

Weather & Climate near Diamond City, Alberta #

Climate

Diamond City, Alberta's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° -2°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 13°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-12°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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