Climate Insights for Argyle Head

Argyle Municipal District, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
February
-4°C low25°F low
Wettest
December
135 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Argyle Head is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,322 mm of precipitation falls per year. Argyle Head receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Argyle Head 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 167cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Argyle Head is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 52 in of precipitation falls per year. Argyle Head receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Argyle Head 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 66in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°MarMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°AprMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°SepMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 37°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FFebMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 25°FMarMax: 41°FAverage: 35°FMin: 30°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 35°FMin: 30°F
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Temperatures in Argyle Head vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Argyle Head vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 31°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 44mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 44mmMarPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 17inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 10in
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Argyle Head is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,322 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 84 mm. That's 50 mm 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 167cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 44cm.Argyle Head is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.3 in. That's 2 in 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 66in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Argyle Head is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Argyle Head is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°32°F
Feb-1°31°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr6°43°F
May11°51°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov6°44°F
Dec2°35°F

The best time to visit Argyle Head is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 92 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°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.The best time to visit Argyle Head is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 25°F. 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 Argyle Head 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 Argyle Head 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
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C37 °F
19 km/h12 mph
133 mm5.2 in
44 cm17 in
Feb
-4 °C25 °F
3 °C37 °F
19 km/h12 mph
122 mm4.8 in
44 cm17 in
Mar
-1 °C30 °F
5 °C41 °F
19 km/h12 mph
122 mm4.8 in
32 cm13 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
10 °C49 °F
17 km/h11 mph
116 mm4.6 in
16 cm6 in
May
7 °C45 °F
14 °C58 °F
15 km/h9 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
19 °C66 °F
14 km/h8 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h8 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h7 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
16 °C60 °F
15 km/h10 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C38 °F
10 °C50 °F
19 km/h12 mph
121 mm4.8 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
5 °C41 °F
19 km/h12 mph
135 mm5.3 in
26 cm10 in