Old Fort 217
Reservation Cree First Nations reserve community in northern Alberta
How to Get to Old Fort 217 #
Access is typically by regional roads or by chartered bush flights depending on the exact location in northern Alberta. Local contacts and permissions may be required.
Tips for Visiting Old Fort 217 #
- Many small historic and cultural details are recorded locally-contact First Nations offices for background before visiting.
- Respect local conditions and seasons; northern Alberta's weather can be extreme and services are sparse.
Best Time to Visit Old Fort 217 #
Summer months provide the most accessible window due to snow and cold at other times.
Weather & Climate near Old Fort 217 #
Old Fort 217's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental 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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.
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