Climate Insights for Aylmer Sound

Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
August
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low12°F low
Wettest
November
178 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aylmer Sound is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,467 mm of precipitation falls per year. Aylmer Sound receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aylmer Sound 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 -11°C. Aylmer Sound experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Aylmer Sound is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 57.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Aylmer Sound receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aylmer Sound 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 12°F. Aylmer Sound experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°MarMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°AprMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°MayMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°JunMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 7°JulMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 14°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°OctMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°NovMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°FMarMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 35°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 51°FAverage: 48°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 60°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°F
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Temperatures in Aylmer Sound vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Aylmer Sound vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 17°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 82mmMarPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 79mmAprPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 62mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 32inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 24in
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Snow (in)

Aylmer Sound is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,467 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 95 mm. That's 83 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. Aylmer Sound receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 401cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 82cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Aylmer Sound is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.7 in. That's 3.3 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. Aylmer Sound receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 158in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 24km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Aylmer Sound is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Aylmer Sound is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aylmer Sound 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 Aylmer Sound 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
-10 °C14 °F
-4 °C25 °F
25 km/h15 mph
112 mm4.4 in
82 cm32 in
Feb
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
24 km/h15 mph
100 mm3.9 in
82 cm32 in
Mar
-6 °C20 °F
-2 °C29 °F
23 km/h14 mph
112 mm4.4 in
79 cm31 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C35 °F
22 km/h14 mph
113 mm4.5 in
44 cm17 in
May
3 °C37 °F
6 °C42 °F
20 km/h12 mph
95 mm3.8 in
12 cm5 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
10 °C51 °F
19 km/h12 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
15 °C58 °F
19 km/h12 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
17 °C62 °F
19 km/h12 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
21 km/h13 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
21 km/h13 mph
124 mm4.9 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
0 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
26 km/h16 mph
178 mm7 in
37 cm15 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C30 °F
26 km/h16 mph
126 mm5 in
62 cm24 in