Climate Insights for Barra Head

Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low20°F low
Wettest
November
168 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barra Head is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,493 mm of precipitation falls per year. Barra Head receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barra 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Barra Head experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Barra Head is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 58.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Barra Head receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barra 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. Barra Head experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°FebMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -7°MarMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°AprMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°MayMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°SepMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Barra Head 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 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°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.Temperatures in Barra Head vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 26°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 54mmFebPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 66mmMarPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 51mmAprPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 21inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 20inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 14in
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Barra Head is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,493 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 168 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 94 mm. That's 74 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. Barra Head receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 242cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Barra Head is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.7 in. That's 2.9 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. Barra Head receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Barra Head 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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 21km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Barra Head 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 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°28°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar-1°31°F
Apr4°39°F
May8°47°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul19°65°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov5°42°F
Dec0°33°F

The best time to visit Barra Head is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 95 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while February is the coldest period with lows 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.The best time to visit Barra Head is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 73°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°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 Barra 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 Barra 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
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C34 °F
20 km/h13 mph
140 mm5.5 in
54 cm21 in
Feb
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C33 °F
21 km/h13 mph
140 mm5.5 in
66 cm26 in
Mar
-4 °C26 °F
3 °C37 °F
20 km/h12 mph
121 mm4.8 in
51 cm20 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
138 mm5.4 in
26 cm10 in
May
5 °C41 °F
12 °C53 °F
17 km/h10 mph
94 mm3.7 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
22 °C72 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
15 km/h9 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
19 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
14 °C57 °F
17 km/h10 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
9 °C47 °F
21 km/h13 mph
168 mm6.6 in
9 cm3 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
3 °C38 °F
22 km/h14 mph
151 mm6 in
36 cm14 in