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Climate/Geography

We have 4 distinct seasons in the Red Deer area, much like the rest of

Canada

. Canadians take advantage of what each season has to offer. For example, summer brings opportunities enjoy the warmth and sunshine on a beach or in a park, and winter brings opportunities for skating and skiing.

Unlike countries where the weather does not vary much in different seasons, in Canada large variations mean that Canadians have different types of outerwear and footwear for different seasons. Wearing the appropriate clothing, especially in winter is very important. It is best to buy your outdoor winter clothing such as coats and boots in

Canada

, as it is made according to Canadian weather standards.

Climate in the Red Deer Region
Season	When	Average Temperature Ranges	Typical Clothing
Spring	March to May	-11 to 17 Celsius 12 to 63 Fahrenheit	Light to medium jacket, warm footwear
Summer	June to August	7 to 23 Celsius 45 to 73 Fahrenheit	Light shoes or sandals, light jacket or rainwear occasionally
Fall or Autumn	September to November	-11 to 17 Celsius 12 to 63 Fahrenheit	Light to medium jacket, warm footwear
Winter	December to February	-19 to -4 Celsius -2 to 25 Fahrenheit	Heavy overcoat, snow boots, hat, mitten/gloves

The hours of daylight we receive each day varies depending on the season. In the summer we have as much as 17 hours of daylight with sunset at about 10:00 pm on the longest day. In the winter we have as little as 7.5 hours of daylight with sunset at about 4:15 pm on the shortest day. These fluctuations are a result of being in the northern hemisphere which tips away from the sun in the winter time.

The geography varies in Central Alberta. Prairies dominate the eastern parts of Central Alberta. As you travel west and get closer to Canada’s beautiful Rocky Mountains, the landscape becomes hilly (known as the foothills) and mountainous. From Red Deer, it is about a 2 hour drive to the Rocky Mountains. Central Alberta has many lakes and rivers that provide recreational opportunities. These include the Red Deer River, the Battle River, Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake, and many others.