The weather in Grande Prairie, Alberta is the envy of most Northern Canadian Communities.
Northern Alberta’s mountain range, west of the City of Grande Prairie is among the province’s lowest allowing warm “Chinook” winds that carry warmer temperatures and higher precipitation to occasionally sweep in over the rolling prairie region.
This phenomenon of Grande Prairie weather allows the Peace River County area to enjoy longer than average frost free periods (116 days on average).
Summer Weather in Grande Prairie
The summer weather in Grande Prairie, Alberta can bring balmy 30o Celsius temperatures at summer’s peak. With up to 18 hours of daylight during summer, farmers till the fertile prairie soil to the north, east and west of the City Grande Prairie.
The weather in Grande Prairie, combined with plenty of rain and rich, fertile prairie farmland, is why this Peace River County area has become one of North America’s most northerly and most productive agricultural areas.
The unusual Grande Prairie weather is highlighted by an average of 2109 hours of annual sunlight…that’s a daily average of almost 8 hours of sunlight!
This is great news for those who have a year-round passion for the outdoors and enjoy activities that involve nature such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, biking, skiing, snowmobiling and snow-shoeing.
In fact, the phenomenal weather in Grande Prairie, Alberta is one of the primary reasons that the Peace River County area has attracted seven world-class CPGA golf courses!
Fall & Winter Weather in Grande Prairie
The fall weather in Grande Prairie, Alberta is responsible for some of the most picturesque scenery in Canada as the beautiful Aspen wilderness forests in the foothills to the south of Grande Prairie offer up a full palette of fall colours.
The average winter temperature for the Grande Prairie region is -12o Celsius and with an average snowfall of 180 cm, the many frozen lakes combined with miles of rolling prairie landscape become a winter wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts who like to skate, cross country ski, snow shoe or snowmobile.
There’s also Nighthawk ski resort only 16 km south of Grande Prairie. Nighthawk has eight groomed runs, t-bar tows, chalet, ski rentals and a very good ski school.
Spring Weather in Grande Prairie
Under the endless blue skies that spring weather brings, the Grande Prairie region of Peace River County rejuvenates with rolling prairie fields of golden canola and abundant wildlife. In fact, Canada’s largest flock of Trumpeter Swans (the symbol of Grande Prairie) is attracted to the area by the County’s numerous lakes.
Ask Us About Grande Prairie Rentals
Rent Grande Prairie offers stylish and modern one and two bedroom apartments for rent in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Ask us about Aurora Estates, our centrally located Grande Prairie rentals complex featuring heated underground parking and beautiful architectural features.
We invite you to take a look at Aurora Estates’ Apartment Floor Plans and ask us about our Rent to Own option or about Suite Availability.
For information about Grande Prairie weather or to inquire about Grande Prairie rentals at Aurora Estates please Contact Rent Grande Prairie or call the rental office at 1.780.532.8331.
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