Athabasca Weather Records (CA003060320)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Athabasca (CA003060320), Alberta, Canada, with 50 years of record.
Key Facts for Athabasca
- Athabasca (CA003060320) is a weather station in Alberta, Canada at 54.72 latitude and -113.28 longitude, 515 m (1,690 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1918 to 1967, 50 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Athabasca still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Athabasca tied a daily record precipitation of 7.6 mm (0.30 in) on 28 June 1967.
About the Station
- Location: Alberta, Canada, 54.72 latitude, -113.28 longitude.
- Elevation: 515 m (1,690 ft).
- Period of record: 1918 to 1967, 50 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -51.7 C (-61.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 59 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 41 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 51 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 36 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1943 | 38 |
| 1944 | 35 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 36 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 42 |
| 1950 | 59 |
| 1951 | 41 |
| 1952 | 39 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 40 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 49 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 1 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 87.9 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 25 January 1935 |
| Feb | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 22 February 1956 |
| Mar | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 12 March 1933 |
| Apr | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 12 April 1951 |
| May | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 30 May 1934 |
| Jun | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) | 30 June 1931 |
| Jul | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 1 July 1930 |
| Aug | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 31 August 1954 |
| Sep | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 15 September 1955 |
| Oct | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 7 October 1926 |
| Nov | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 25 November 1947 |
| Dec | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 5 December 1929 |
Period of Record Coverage
1918 to 1967| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 214 | 59% | No |
| 1919 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1920 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1921 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1922 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1923 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1924 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1925 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1926 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1927 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1942 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1948 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1954 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1958 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1961 | 195 | 53% | No |
| 1962 | 172 | 47% | No |
| 1965 | 121 | 33% | No |
| 1966 | 174 | 48% | No |
| 1967 | 30 | 8% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 June 1967 | Athabasca, CA | daily rain (Tie) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 April 1967 | Athabasca, CA | daily low min | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 April 1967 | Athabasca, CA | daily low max (Tie) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | tie | 18 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 1967 | Athabasca, CA | daily low max (Tie) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 1967 | Athabasca, CA | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) | 24 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high max (Tie) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily low max (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 7 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 39 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high min | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 33 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high max | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 33 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily low min | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily low max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 7 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 1966 | Athabasca, CA | monthly high min (Tie) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | tie | 32 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high max | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 37 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high min (Tie) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | tie | 9 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily high min | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 45 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily snowfall | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 1966 | Athabasca, CA | daily snowfall (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 7 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
30 complete years, 1920 to 1960| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 0.4 C | -0.46 C |
| 1921 | 1.1 C | +0.22 C |
| 1922 | 0.2 C | -0.61 C |
| 1923 | 1.4 C | +0.53 C |
| 1924 | 0.4 C | -0.45 C |
| 1925 | 0.4 C | -0.47 C |
| 1926 | 1.8 C | +0.95 C |
| 1927 | -0.8 C | -1.63 C |
| 1928 | 2.1 C | +1.29 C |
| 1929 | 0.1 C | -0.70 C |
| 1930 | 2.2 C | +1.38 C |
| 1931 | 2.6 C | +1.77 C |
| 1932 | 0.5 C | -0.31 C |
| 1933 | -1.0 C | -1.86 C |
| 1934 | 2.3 C | +1.45 C |
| 1938 | 1.5 C | +0.69 C |
| 1939 | 0.7 C | -0.13 C |
| 1940 | 0.8 C | -0.01 C |
| 1941 | 2.2 C | +1.33 C |
| 1942 | 0.5 C | -0.33 C |
| 1943 | 1.4 C | +0.53 C |
| 1944 | 2.0 C | +1.12 C |
| 1945 | -0.6 C | -1.39 C |
| 1946 | 0.8 C | -0.02 C |
| 1950 | -1.7 C | -2.57 C |
| 1951 | -1.0 C | -1.87 C |
| 1952 | 2.0 C | +1.17 C |
| 1956 | 0.7 C | -0.16 C |
| 1959 | 0.8 C | -0.07 C |
| 1960 | 1.4 C | +0.53 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1920 to 1960 is -0.1 C (-0.4 to 0.3) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.1 F (-0.8 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 30 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.1 C (-0.4 to 0.3) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.8 to 0.5) per decade | 1920 to 1960 | 30 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.3 C (-0.7 to 0.2) per decade | -0.5 F (-1.3 to 0.3) per decade | 1920 to 1960 | 30 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 0.2 F (-0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 1920 to 1960 | 30 | Not clearly different from zero |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1918 to 1967| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1941 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 46 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -51.7 C (-61.1 F) | 1929 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) | 46 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) | 1931 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) | 48 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) | 1931 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 48 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 92 days | 1929 | 29 days | 48 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1919 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1920 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1921 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1922 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1923 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1924 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1925 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1926 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1927 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1928 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1929 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1930 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1931 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1932 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1933 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1934 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1935 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1939 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1940 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1941 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1942 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1943 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1944 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1945 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1946 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1947 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1948 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1949 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1950 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1951 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1952 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1953 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1954 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1955 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1956 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1957 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1958 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1959 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1960 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1961 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1962 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1965 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1966 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1967 | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1919 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 1920 | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) |
| 1921 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1922 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 1923 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1924 | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) |
| 1925 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1926 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 1927 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1928 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1929 | -51.7 C (-61.1 F) |
| 1930 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1931 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1932 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1933 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1934 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1935 | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 1939 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1940 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1941 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1942 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1943 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1944 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1945 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1946 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1947 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1948 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1949 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1950 | -50.6 C (-59.1 F) |
| 1951 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1952 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1953 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1954 | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) |
| 1955 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1956 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1957 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1958 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1959 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1960 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1961 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1962 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1965 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1966 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1967 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1919 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1920 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1921 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1922 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1923 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1924 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1925 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1926 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1927 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1928 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1929 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1930 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1931 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1932 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1933 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1935 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1937 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1938 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1939 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1941 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1943 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1945 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1946 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1947 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1948 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1950 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1951 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1952 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1953 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1954 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1957 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1960 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1967 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1919 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1920 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1921 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1922 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1923 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1924 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1925 | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1926 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1927 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1928 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1929 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1930 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1932 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1933 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1934 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1935 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1936 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1938 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1939 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1943 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1945 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1946 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1947 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1948 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1950 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1952 | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1955 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1956 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1962 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1966 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 22 days |
| 1919 | 24 days |
| 1920 | 26 days |
| 1921 | 25 days |
| 1922 | 28 days |
| 1923 | 29 days |
| 1924 | 26 days |
| 1925 | 19 days |
| 1926 | 41 days |
| 1927 | 18 days |
| 1928 | 44 days |
| 1929 | 92 days |
| 1930 | 47 days |
| 1931 | 44 days |
| 1932 | 28 days |
| 1933 | 28 days |
| 1934 | 39 days |
| 1935 | 37 days |
| 1936 | 22 days |
| 1937 | 26 days |
| 1938 | 45 days |
| 1939 | 20 days |
| 1940 | 27 days |
| 1941 | 49 days |
| 1942 | 32 days |
| 1943 | 21 days |
| 1944 | 31 days |
| 1945 | 49 days |
| 1946 | 22 days |
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 41 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 42 days |
| 1951 | 29 days |
| 1952 | 36 days |
| 1953 | 35 days |
| 1954 | 56 days |
| 1955 | 26 days |
| 1956 | 32 days |
| 1957 | 44 days |
| 1958 | 28 days |
| 1959 | 23 days |
| 1960 | 41 days |
| 1961 | 29 days |
| 1962 | 9 days |
| 1965 | 26 days |
| 1966 | 30 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
30 years with a frostAcross 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Athabasca falls on 16 June and the median first autumn frost on 18 August, which leaves a median of 60 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +0.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1920 to 1960) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 June | n/a | 16 June | n/a | +1.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 18 August | n/a | 18 August | n/a | +2.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 60 days | n/a | 60 days | n/a | +0.9 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
37 years, 1919 to 1960A day with at least 33.6 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 92.2 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 37 years of values from 1919 to 1960.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 87.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1931; 74.9 mm (2.9 in) in 1954; 55.4 mm (2.2 in) in 1927.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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