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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 2°C

Sylvan Lake weather

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Clear,much the same tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model agree on a high near 20° in Sylvan Lake today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 21°, with a 1% chance of rain.

20°
21°
24°
26°
19°
22°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±4°Mondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±5°Wednesdaysplit ±8°
Env. CanadaGEM model
20°
Clear
Today 20°·Low ·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
21°
Mostly clear
Today 21°·Low ·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
19°
Clear
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 1%
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Sylvan Lake weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Sylvan Lake swings 38°C across the year, from 24°C highs in July to -14°C lows in January, and June is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 564 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 21 days a year at 25°C or above, 1 of them at 30°C or above, 191 frost nights, and rain on 108 days.

Warmest month
July
24°C average high
Coldest month
January
-14°C average low
Wettest month
June
564 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, July, August and September
Residents
17,000
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Most accurate here
European
95/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
21 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
191 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
108 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Sylvan Lake’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Sylvan Lake and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Sylvan Lake hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Sylvan Lake 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Clear
20°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
21°
models agree
Sun
Clear
24°
±4°
Mon
Mostly clear
26°
models agree
Tue
Clear
19°
±5°
Wed
Cloudy
22°
±8°
Thu
Light drizzle
16°
±4°
Fri
Light drizzle
12°
models agree
Sat
Cloudy
13°
±6°
Sun
Mostly clear
16°
±6°
Mon
Light drizzle
16°
±7°
Tue
Light drizzle
13°
±3°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
10°
±4°
Thu
Heavy drizzle
10°
±8°

Sylvan Lake, Alberta is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 24°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around -14°C), with roughly 564 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Sylvan Lake right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Sylvan Lake climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
-5°
-14°
Feb
-2°
-13°
Mar
-1°
-12°
Apr
10°
-2°
May
18°
Jun
20°
Jul
24°
13°
Aug
22°
11°
Sep
19°
Oct
11°
Nov
-6°
Dec
-1°
-9°

Which forecast is most accurate in Sylvan Lake?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
95
/100rank #1
94±0.3°C95±2.3 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
EC
Env. Canada
84
/100rank #2
80±1.1°C93±3.6 km/t8290% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
80±1.1°C94±3.1 km/t7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1304 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°19° to 21°±1%0% to 1% chance
Tomorrow±1°21° to 22°±1%0% to 1% chance
Sun±4°23° to 26°±1%0% to 1% chance
Mon±2°26° to 28°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±5°15° to 20°±9%0% to 9% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Sylvan Lake

today, local time
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
19:43
Daylight
12h 27m

Common questions

What's the weather in Sylvan Lake today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Sylvan Lake today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sylvan Lake today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Sylvan Lake and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sylvan Lake?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Sylvan Lake (CheckWeather Score 95/100), ahead of the Env. Canada at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Sylvan Lake?
July is typically the warmest month in Sylvan Lake, with average highs around 24°C.
How cold does Sylvan Lake get?
The coldest month in Sylvan Lake is January, when overnight lows average about -14°C.
How much rain does Sylvan Lake get?
Sylvan Lake sees roughly 564 mm of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

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