Dog Head 218

Reservation Indian reserve in northern Alberta

Dog Head 218
58.7072, -111.1797

How to Get to Dog Head 218 #

Access and travel arrangements are best coordinated with the reserve’s administrative office; roads to remote reserves in northern Alberta are often unpaved and seasonal.

Tips for Visiting Dog Head 218 #

  • Expect very remote conditions and limited services; prepare accordingly for cold weather and limited resupply.
  • Check with local First Nations authorities and governments for travel advisories or access restrictions in the area.
  • If planning resource activities, ensure all permits and environmental precautions are in order.

Best Time to Visit Dog Head 218 #

Access windows are narrow and weather-dependent; plan travel in the brief summer months and coordinate with local authorities.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · -10-10°C
Best for travel when ice retreats and daylight is longest, although conditions remain rugged.
Late spring/early autumn (May, Sep)
May, Sep · -20-5°C
Short windows of access; prepare for cold snaps and rapid weather changes.

Weather & Climate near Dog Head 218 #

Climate

Dog Head 218's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-28° -17°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-24° -12°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-18° -4°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -6°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -15°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

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