Shaftesbury Settlement, Alberta
Area Historic settlement site in northern Alberta
How to Get to Shaftesbury Settlement, Alberta #
The settlement is remote and typically accessed by regional roads and river routes in northern Alberta; visitors should contact local heritage offices for safe access and any permissions.
Best Time to Visit Shaftesbury Settlement, Alberta #
Visit in summer months for accessible conditions.
Weather & Climate near Shaftesbury Settlement, Alberta #
Shaftesbury Settlement, Alberta'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 -22°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -12°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain.
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
