Banff weather in March
In March, Banff sees average daytime highs of -3°C and overnight lows near -13°C, with 37 mm of precipitation across 9.5 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about -6°C in the first days to -1°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of March to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Banff's 10th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Banff's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -3°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- -13°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- 9.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 7:06 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Banff is town in Alberta, Canada.
- Density
- 1,741/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1885
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about -6°C in the first days to -1°C by the end.
A typical March day in Banff reaches about -3°C in the afternoon and slips back to -13°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -10°C and 3°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 4°C warmer than February and about 5°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Avg low (°C) | -16 | -16 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -10 | -10 | -10 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -6 | -16 |
| 2 | -6 | -16 |
| 3 | -6 | -15 |
| 4 | -6 | -15 |
| 5 | -6 | -15 |
| 6 | -5 | -15 |
| 7 | -5 | -14 |
| 8 | -5 | -14 |
| 9 | -5 | -14 |
| 10 | -4 | -14 |
| 11 | -4 | -13 |
| 12 | -4 | -13 |
| 13 | -4 | -13 |
| 14 | -3 | -13 |
| 15 | -3 | -12 |
| 16 | -3 | -12 |
| 17 | -3 | -12 |
| 18 | -3 | -12 |
| 19 | -2 | -12 |
| 20 | -2 | -12 |
| 21 | -2 | -11 |
| 22 | -2 | -11 |
| 23 | -2 | -11 |
| 24 | -2 | -11 |
| 25 | -2 | -11 |
| 26 | -1 | -11 |
| 27 | -1 | -11 |
| 28 | -1 | -11 |
| 29 | -1 | -10 |
| 30 | -1 | -10 |
| 31 | -1 | -10 |
How March really feels in Banff
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Banff weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10° / -17° | 23 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -8° / -16° | 21 | 5.5 | 7 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -3° / -13° | 37 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 2° / -8° | 57 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 7° / -3° | 78 | 12.4 | 8.7 | 15.3 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 12° / 1° | 119 | 17.7 | 3.2 | 16.2 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 17° / 4° | 88 | 14.9 | 0.6 | 15.9 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 17° / 4° | 78 | 12.7 | 1 | 14.4 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 11° / -1° | 62 | 10.2 | 4.9 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 3° / -8° | 40 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 10.4 | 0.2 |
| Nov | -5° / -14° | 35 | 8 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -11° / -18° | 23 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Cloudier (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 65 |
| 2 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 32 | 68 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 32 | 68 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 24 | 76 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Banff gets around 37 mm of rain and snow over 9.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 30% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days, and about 11 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Snow chance (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 29 |
| 2 | 24 | 30 |
| 3 | 24 | 30 |
| 4 | 25 | 31 |
| 5 | 26 | 31 |
| 6 | 27 | 32 |
| 7 | 28 | 33 |
| 8 | 29 | 34 |
| 9 | 30 | 35 |
| 10 | 30 | 36 |
| 11 | 31 | 36 |
| 12 | 31 | 37 |
| 13 | 32 | 37 |
| 14 | 32 | 37 |
| 15 | 32 | 38 |
| 16 | 32 | 38 |
| 17 | 32 | 38 |
| 18 | 32 | 38 |
| 19 | 32 | 38 |
| 20 | 32 | 37 |
| 21 | 32 | 37 |
| 22 | 31 | 37 |
| 23 | 31 | 37 |
| 24 | 31 | 37 |
| 25 | 31 | 36 |
| 26 | 31 | 36 |
| 27 | 31 | 36 |
| 28 | 31 | 36 |
| 29 | 32 | 36 |
| 30 | 32 | 36 |
| 31 | 32 | 36 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of March to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 120 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:40 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:11 PM to 7:03 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:40 | 7:38 | 7:35 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:29 | 7:27 | 7:25 | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:18 | 7:16 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:09 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:57 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:46 | 6:43 | 6:41 | 6:39 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:11 | 6:13 | 6:15 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:20 | 6:22 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:27 | 6:29 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:34 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:39 | 6:41 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:46 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:51 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:56 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:01 | 7:03 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 7:40 | 6:11 |
| 2 | 10.6 | 7:38 | 6:13 |
| 3 | 10.7 | 7:35 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 10.7 | 7:33 | 6:17 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 7:31 | 6:18 |
| 6 | 10.9 | 7:29 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 10.9 | 7:27 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 7:25 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 7:22 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 7:20 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 7:18 | 6:29 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 7:16 | 6:31 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 7:13 | 6:32 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 7:11 | 6:34 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 7:09 | 6:36 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 7:06 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 7:04 | 6:39 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 7:02 | 6:41 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 7:00 | 6:43 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:57 | 6:44 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:55 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:53 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:53 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:54 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:41 | 6:56 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:39 | 6:58 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:36 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:01 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 6:32 | 7:03 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.07 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.11 kWh/m² to a high of 6.57 kWh/m² in May across the year — March's 4.07 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Banff
None of Banff's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Banff's rainy season runs April–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Banff?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Banff.
What to pack for Banff in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Banff sees daytime highs around -3°C and nights near -13°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Banff in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Banff peaks around July 15 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Banff in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Banff is worst in August — around 64 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 25.7× the cleanest month (January, 3 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 64 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 3 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Good |
| Feb | 4 | Good |
| Mar | 5 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 29 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Good |
Where is Banff?
Banff sits at 51.2°N, 115.6°W, 0 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Canmore, 18 km away.
Topography around Banff
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Banff.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Banff has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 913 m around an average of 1,513 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,662 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,766 m.
The land around Banff is covered by trees (76%) within 3 km, trees (67%) and bare terrain (26%) within 16 km, and trees (63%) and bare terrain (21%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Banff (51.1762°, -115.5698°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).