Red Earth Creek
Area Small northern Alberta hamlet serving local industry
Red Earth Creek is a small northern Alberta community that functions as a local service point amid boreal forest and rivers.
How to Get to Red Earth Creek #
Red Earth Creek is along Highway 88 in northern Alberta. From Edmonton, take Highway 63/28 and then local roads north; the drive is several hours. Services along the route are sparse-fill up on fuel before long stretches between towns.
Tips for Visiting Red Earth Creek #
- Services are limited; stock up before arriving-nearest full-service towns are a long drive away.
- Check seasonal access: roads can be muddy in spring thaw.
- If interested in hunting or fishing, confirm regulations with Alberta provincial authorities.
Best Time to Visit Red Earth Creek #
Best in summer for accessibility; winter travel requires preparation and local knowledge due to extreme cold and remoteness.
Weather & Climate near Red Earth Creek #
Red Earth Creek's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -21°C to 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
