Climate Insights for Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport

Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
February
-6°C low
Wettest
December
146mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1491mm of precipitation falls per year. Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 173cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -6° Mar Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° May Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jun Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Jul Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 16° Aug Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 18° Sep Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 15° Oct Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Nov Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Dec Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 38mm Feb Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 18mm May Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow

Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1491mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 146mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 96mm. That's 50mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 173cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 46cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 32km/h Feb Wind Speed: 33km/h Mar Wind Speed: 31km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 27km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 32km/h
Wind Speed

Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 349mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 387mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 432mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Expect around 110cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -2°
Feb -3°
Mar -1°
Apr
May
Jun 12°
Jul 17°
Aug 19°
Sep 16°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 97mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
1 °C
32 km/h
144 mm
38 cm
Feb
-6 °C
0 °C
33 km/h
141 mm
46 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
2 °C
31 km/h
123 mm
39 cm
Apr
1 °C
5 °C
28 km/h
130 mm
18 cm
May
5 °C
10 °C
25 km/h
96 mm
1 cm
Jun
10 °C
14 °C
24 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
19 °C
25 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
13 °C
27 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
8 °C
32 km/h
143 mm
6 cm
Dec
-1 °C
3 °C
32 km/h
146 mm
26 cm
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