Whitelaw, Alberta

Area Small Alberta hamlet in northern region

Small locality in northern Alberta that provides access to boreal forest and lake country; the area is used for outdoor pursuits such as fishing and remote travel.

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Whitelaw, Alberta
Whitelaw, Alberta, Canada
56.1168, -118.0694

How to Get to Whitelaw, Alberta #

Whitelaw is accessible by regional highways in Alberta. Driving from larger centres like Cold Lake or Bonnyville is the usual approach; services are limited so plan accordingly.

Tips for Visiting Whitelaw, Alberta #

  • Check local municipal records for any notable heritage listings if researching the hamlet's history.
  • Rural roads can be long and remote-plan fuel and supplies accordingly.
  • If visiting for genealogy, contact the county office in nearby towns for land and census records.

Best Time to Visit Whitelaw, Alberta #

Best in summer for easy road access and pleasant conditions; check local weather in shoulder seasons.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-25°C
Warm and suitable for driving rural roads and exploring.
Spring
Apr-May · 0-15°C
Melting snow and muddy tracks-road conditions variable.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 0-10°C
Crisp air and harvesting season in agricultural areas.

Weather & Climate near Whitelaw, Alberta #

Climate

Whitelaw, 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 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-22° -11°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-19° -7°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-13° -1°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -3°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-20° -8°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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