Climate Insights for Anchor Point

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-13°C low9°F low
Wettest
November
137 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Anchor Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,198 mm of precipitation falls per year. Anchor Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Anchor Point 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 -13°C. Anchor Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Anchor Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 47.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Anchor Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Anchor Point 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 9°F. Anchor Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -11°FebMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°MarMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -8°AprMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°MayMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°JunMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°JulMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°NovMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 16°FMin: 9°FMarMax: 30°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FAprMax: 39°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 47°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 20°F
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Temperatures in Anchor Point vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Anchor Point vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 16°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 81mmFebPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 72mmMarPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 71mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 43mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 20mmJunPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 42mmDecPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 71mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 28inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 28inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 8inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 17inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 28in
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Snow (in)

Anchor Point is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,198 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 85 mm. That's 52 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Anchor Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 406cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Anchor Point is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 47.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.3 in. That's 2 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Anchor Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 160in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Anchor Point is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Anchor Point is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anchor Point 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anchor Point based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
-11 °C13 °F
-4 °C25 °F
19 km/h12 mph
106 mm4.2 in
81 cm32 in
Feb
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C23 °F
19 km/h12 mph
87 mm3.4 in
72 cm28 in
Mar
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C30 °F
19 km/h12 mph
94 mm3.7 in
71 cm28 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
4 °C39 °F
18 km/h11 mph
85 mm3.4 in
43 cm17 in
May
2 °C35 °F
8 °C47 °F
16 km/h10 mph
85 mm3.4 in
20 cm8 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
13 °C55 °F
16 km/h10 mph
100 mm3.9 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
18 °C64 °F
16 km/h10 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
19 °C66 °F
16 km/h10 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
14 °C58 °F
18 km/h11 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C40 °F
9 °C49 °F
18 km/h11 mph
85 mm3.4 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
-1 °C30 °F
3 °C38 °F
19 km/h12 mph
137 mm5.4 in
42 cm17 in
Dec
-7 °C20 °F
-1 °C30 °F
20 km/h12 mph
108 mm4.2 in
71 cm28 in