a what's the weather in calgary
Sometimes Calgary experiences a snowfall fairly early in September, but this can be followed by quite an extended period of pleasant weather that may last into October. If autumn brings a period of warm, sunny days and cool nights, it is called Indian Summer. High Rise Apartments on the Bow River in Calgary. Calgary sits in a vast, often brown coloured plain in Southern Alberta. The prairie here is far above sea level: Calgary’s elevation is 1050 metres (3445 feet) above sea level. Calgary is Alberta’s largest city, larger than Edmonton, the province’s capital. Calgary has grown rapidly in recent years. Calgary’s latitude – 51 degrees north – is similar to London, Paris, Seattle and Vancouver. Its high latitude results in long days in summer and long nights in winter. Calgary is semi-arid – hence the brown landscape. Weather. Calgary's weather is quite unusual compared to the weather in the rest of Canada. Where Eastern Canada and B.C. are quite humid, with ample rain and snow, Calgary is very dry most of the time, with an average annual precipitation of 41 cm (16 inches). While many Canadian homes have de-humidifiers, most Calgary homes have humidifiers. Although healthcare is good, Calgary’s breakneck growth means you may find it difficult to get a family doctor when you first arrive in Calgary – there is a shortage. Calgary Health maintains a list of family doctors currently accepting new patients here (pdf document). If you need more detailed information on Calgary's climate, you can find detailed statistics on the Environment Canada Calgary climatology page. When to Go The most popular single event that attracts visitors to Calgary is the annual ten-day Western-themed festival known as the Calgary Stampede . Be advised that due to its elevation and proximity to the Canadian Rockies, Calgary can have unpredictable weather. Summers can be warm but they can also be cool. Actually, Calgary is the only major city to have recorded snow in all 12 months of the year. Comments. 1  Looking to move out of Palm Springs, CA. 2  Calgary does get cold but dry and sunny with mild spells. 3  To the people relocating from Palm Springs. 4  My husband has been offered a wonderful carrer opportunity which means leaving Toronto and moving to Calgary. 5  My husband and I are looking to move to Alberta for few years. Calgary does get cold but dry and sunny with mild spells. The west coast of BC and Vancouver Island are damp. Very few warm days 20 or above until July. Alberta is the most comfortable weather in according to Environment Canada . Calgary has one of the milder winters of any large Canadian city Including Montreal and Ottawa. Comments. 1  Looking to move out of Palm Springs, CA. USA area in 2015 into Canada to get out of the regular fire areas and terrible heat during the summer months. 2  Calgary does get cold but dry and sunny with mild spells. The west coast of BC and Vancouver Island are damp. 3  To the people relocating from Palm Springs. Calgary's spring weather is unstable. Some April and May days are sunny and warm, indeed hot. Yet April, May and sometimes even June(!) can bring snow. When it snows in late spring / early summer, the snow typically is wet and heavy, unlike winter snow that more often is light and fluffy.
Calgary is very dry most of the time, with an average annual precipitation of 41 cm.Some April and May days are sunny and warm, indeed hot. Yet April, May and sometimes even June can bring snow. When it snows in late spring or early summer, the snow typically is wet and heavy, unlike winter snow that more often is light and fluffy.