Fort McMurray, Alberta climate data is summarized below. Average annual temperatures range from -3.9 °C (low) to 7.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 345 Millimeters. Fort McMurray is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 3a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20.69 °C | -10.72 °C | 0 mm |
| February | -19.63 °C | -8.42 °C | 0 mm |
| March | -14.76 °C | -1.99 °C | 0 mm |
| April | -4.14 °C | 7.92 °C | 15 mm |
| May | 3.85 °C | 18.25 °C | 39 mm |
| June | 9.95 °C | 22.98 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 12.3 °C | 25.27 °C | 80 mm |
| August | 10.3 °C | 23.42 °C | 65 mm |
| September | 5.02 °C | 17.54 °C | 46 mm |
| October | 0.32 °C | 8.41 °C | 29 mm |
| November | -9.8 °C | -3.09 °C | 0 mm |
| December | -19.24 °C | -11.29 °C | 0 mm |
| Annual | -3.9 °C | 7.4 °C | 345 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3a : -40°C to -37.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |