By Contributing Writer
Calgary is a city in Alberta,
Canada. The city is situated in Canada's western region and lies in south-central Alberta. Discovery of oil in the 1970s brought expansion and an increase in population to the city. The downtown area is home to many high-rise buildings and skyscrapers that lures tourists into the city. The population is 1.1 million and the languages spoken are English and French.
Climate
Calgary's climate is very extreme, ranging from hot as a result of Pacific warm fronts to very cold as a result of northern cold fronts. Weather in Calgary is often unpredictable no matter what season it is.
Spring
The average high in spring is 64 degrees with an average low of 21 degrees.
Summer in Calgary
Summers in Calgary can be unpredictable. From June to August, temperatures can reach a high of 77 degrees. The season's average low temperature is 54 degrees.
Autumn
From September to November, Calgary's temperature drops significantly. The temperature ranges from 63 degrees to 18 degrees in November.
Winter
Winter temperatures range from a high of 32 degrees in January to a low 5 of degrees in February. Calgary has an average yearly snowfall of 53 inches.
Rainfall
The average high amount of rainfall occurs in June with an average of about 3 inches. February receives the lowest average rainfall at less than half an inch.
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