Another drier month for Red Deer in September
Published 12:20 pm Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Red Deer remained drier than normal in September for the third month in a row.
July received 25 per cent of the normal amount of rain for the month, August saw 72 per cent, and September was at 59 per cent .
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Red Deer Regional Airport’s weather station recorded 22.7 mm of rain in September, while the normal amount is 38.3 mm, to make it the 30th driest September since 1904.
Meanwhile, temperatures for the month were very close to normal. The mean temperature (average of the highs and lows) was 10.7 C and the normal mean is 10.4 C.
Sept. 21 was the hottest day for the month when it reached a daytime high of 28 C. The coldest overnight low was -5.5 C on Sept. 28.
Brian Proctor, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said for October the Red Deer area has a 60 to 70 per cent chance of above normal temperatures, and a 60 to 70 per cent chance of below normal precipitation.
“It does look to be more dry and that’s probably a good news story for some of the farmers still trying to get out there and get their harvest completed,” Proctor said.
Typical daytime highs at this time of year are about 15 C, and overnight lows are about -1 C.
He said Red Deer could expect some patchy frost in the week ahead, but daytimes highs are forecast to be in the high teens and low 20s. The worldwide climate pattern El Nino is forecast to milder weather, but it’s tough to attribute October’s temperature to the system.
“Typically we see the biggest effects later in the fall and early winter. But we’re definitely seeing a strong signal towards warmer temperatures.”
The long-range forecast for October, November and December indicates warm and dry for the Red Deer area.
According to a Climate Data Canada report, El Nino is expected to bring milder winter weather overall across much of Canada, with an elevated risk of extreme weather events worldwide, including Canada. The increased risk may extend into next spring and summer with the potential for severe drought and wildfire.