University Heights in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), University Heights sees average daytime highs around 8°C and overnight lows near -2°C, with 87 mm of precipitation over about 16 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 21°C in early September to -5°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is University Heights's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see University Heights's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 8°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- -2°C
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- 16 wet days
- Avg wind
- 14 km/h
- Travel score
- 2.7
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in University Heights in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 21°C in early September to -5°C by late November.
A typical fall day in University Heights reaches about 8°C and drops to -2°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in University Heights
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 0 days that feel above 32°C and 66 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
University Heights weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -11° / -20° | 16 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -9° / -18° | 11 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -1° / -11° | 18 | 5 | 5 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 9° / -2° | 32 | 6.7 | 3 | 13.6 | 2.1 |
| May | 17° / 4° | 46 | 8.1 | 0.6 | 15.4 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 21° / 10° | 87 | 12 | 0 | 16.4 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 24° / 12° | 72 | 10.9 | 0 | 16 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 23° / 11° | 51 | 7.8 | 0 | 14.4 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 18° / 6° | 39 | 6 | 0.2 | 12.4 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 9° / -1° | 29 | 5.7 | 2 | 10.4 | 2.0 |
| Nov | -2° / -10° | 20 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -9° / -17° | 12 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 7.6 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
University Heights gets around 87 mm of rain and snow over 16 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 14 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 13 h 24 min in early September to 7 h 54 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 2.5 kWh/m².
Is fall a good time to visit University Heights?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in University Heights.
What to pack for University Heights in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, University Heights sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near -2°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in University Heights in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in University Heights peaks around June 21 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 17 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in University Heights in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in University Heights is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (December, 5 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) | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is University Heights?
University Heights sits at 52.1°N, 106.6°W, 480 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Lakewood, 4.0 km away.
Topography around University Heights
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of University Heights.
Within 3 km, the terrain around University Heights has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 52 m around an average of 507 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 147 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m.
The land around University Heights is covered by artificial surfaces (43%), cropland (24%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, cropland (42%) and grassland (37%) within 16 km, and cropland (63%) and grassland (29%) 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 University Heights (52.1443°, -106.5787°, elevation 480 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.