Climate Insights for Balls Creek

Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low
Wettest
November
149mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balls Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1370mm of precipitation falls per year. Balls Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balls Creek 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 -7°C. Balls Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5° Feb Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -7° Mar Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Apr Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: 0° May Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Jun Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 16° Aug Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Dec Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Balls Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°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: 140mm Snow: 48mm Feb Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 56mm Mar Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 50mm Apr Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 22mm May Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Balls Creek is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1370mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 149mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 84mm. That's 65mm 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. Balls Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 216cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 30km/h Mar Wind Speed: 28km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 30km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Balls Creek is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 30km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Balls Creek, which began on March 20, 2026. Balls Creek 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 271mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 418mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Expect around 135cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -4°
Mar -2°
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 18°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Balls Creek is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Balls Creek 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
0 °C
30 km/h
140 mm
48 cm
Feb
-7 °C
0 °C
30 km/h
137 mm
56 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
1 °C
28 km/h
121 mm
50 cm
Apr
0 °C
5 °C
26 km/h
113 mm
22 cm
May
4 °C
11 °C
23 km/h
89 mm
1 cm
Jun
10 °C
16 °C
22 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
21 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
19 °C
24 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
13 °C
25 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
8 °C
30 km/h
149 mm
8 cm
Dec
-2 °C
3 °C
30 km/h
141 mm
32 cm
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