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Calgary weather, reported by Hugh

The live pet-owner forecast for Calgary, Alberta: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.

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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.

Next 12 hours in Calgary

10-day Calgary forecast

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What Calgary weather usually means for pets

Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Calgary's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.

MonthAvg highAvg lowTypical midday walk
January29.3°F / -1°C7.7°F / -13°CCaution — coats & short walks
February32.2°F / 0°C10.8°F / -12°CCoat weather for small dogs
March38.8°F / 4°C17.4°F / -8°CCoat weather for small dogs
April51.4°F / 11°C28.6°F / -2°CSafe — great walk weather
May61.5°F / 16°C38.1°F / 3°CSafe — great walk weather
June67.5°F / 20°C45.9°F / 8°CSafe — great walk weather
July74.3°F / 24°C50.4°F / 10°CFine for most dogs
August73.6°F / 23°C48.6°F / 9°CFine for most dogs
September64.9°F / 18°C40.5°F / 5°CSafe — great walk weather
October52°F / 11°C29.7°F / -1°CSafe — great walk weather
November39.4°F / 4°C18.5°F / -7°CCoat weather for small dogs
December31.3°F / 0°C10.2°F / -12°CCaution — coats & short walks

Record high: 98°F / 37°C (August 10, 2018) · Record low: -49°F / -45°C (February 4, 1893) · Average snowfall: 54.6″ a year, peaking in March

Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada 1991-2020 Climate Normals (Calgary International Airport).

Calgary weather facts every pet owner should know

  • Chinook winds can thaw Calgary in hours: the February record high is 72.7F even though February lows average 10.8F, so a dog outfitted for deep cold in the morning may be panting by afternoon.
  • Calgary averages 54.6 inches of snow a year and has recorded measurable snow in every month except July and August, with March the snowiest month at about 9.4 inches.
  • At roughly 1,084 m elevation, Calgary keeps its summer nights cool: even July lows average 50.4F, so early morning walks are comfortable all summer long.
  • The city's record low of -49F was set on February 4, 1893, and modern January nights still average 7.7F, firmly in the danger zone where walks should be short and coats mandatory.
Calgary downtown skyline on a clear spring day
Calgary downtown skyline on a clear spring day. Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Calgary pet weather questions

January and December lows average 7.7F and 10.2F, below the 20F danger line, so midwinter walks should be brief relief breaks with coats and booties. When chinook winds lift afternoons above freezing, seize the window for a proper outing.
Yes. Calgary averages 54.6 inches of snow a year and normals show measurable snow in every month except July and August, including about 9 inches in April. Keep a paw towel handy well into spring and do not pack the dog coat away before May.
Occasionally. July highs average a pleasant 74.3F, but the record high of 98F (August 10, 2018) shows heat waves happen. Above 77F be cautious, above 82F keep walks short and shaded, and cool mornings near 50.4F make dawn the reliable choice.
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