The summit of Mount Whitney is the highest point of the Sierra Nevada, the State of California, and the contiguous United States. The summit of Mount Elbert is the highest point of the Front Range and the Continental Divide of North America.
The air in Banff is very dry which creates atmospheric conditions wherein the weather can change quite suddenly. The average daytime temperatures are around 10C (49Â°F), whereas the minimum average t...
Summer (July - September) Banff enjoys warm, sunny summers, but cool temperatures are not uncommon. Being at an elevation of above 1,400 metres (4,600 feet), it cools off significantly during the night. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22Â°C (72Â°F). Autumn in Banff & Lake Louise sees cool mornings which warm up with the sun.