Climate Insights for Bear River South

Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-6°C low20°F low
Wettest
November
155 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bear River South is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,242 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bear River South receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bear River South 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 -6°C. Bear River South experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bear River South is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 48.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Bear River South receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bear River South 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. Bear River South experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°FebMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°MarMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°AprMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 0°MayMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°JunMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°AugMax: 21°Average: 20°Min: 19°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°OctMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 10°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 68°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°F
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Temperatures in Bear River South vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bear River South 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 70°F with a mean of 68°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 24°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 69mmFebPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 65mmMarPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 46mmAprPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 19mmMayPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 54mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 18inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 8inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 21in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Bear River South is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,242 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 155 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 74 mm. That's 81 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. Bear River South receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 276cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bear River South is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.9 in. That's 3.2 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. Bear River South receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 27in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 33km/hFebWind Speed: 32km/hMarWind Speed: 29km/hAprWind Speed: 27km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 21km/hAugWind Speed: 23km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 28km/hNovWind Speed: 34km/hDecWind Speed: 35km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20mphFebWind Speed: 20mphMarWind Speed: 18mphAprWind Speed: 17mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 21mphDecWind Speed: 22mph
Wind Speed

Bear River South is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 33km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 29km/h in autumn.Bear River South is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph 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 21mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 18mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°28°F
Feb-4°24°F
Mar-2°28°F
Apr2°35°F
May6°43°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep16°62°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov6°42°F
Dec1°33°F

The best time to visit Bear River South 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 83 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°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 Bear River South is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Bear River South 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 Bear River South 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
-4 °C24 °F
0 °C32 °F
33 km/h20 mph
116 mm4.6 in
69 cm27 in
Feb
-6 °C20 °F
-1 °C29 °F
32 km/h20 mph
105 mm4.1 in
65 cm26 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
29 km/h18 mph
97 mm3.8 in
46 cm18 in
Apr
0 °C33 °F
3 °C38 °F
27 km/h17 mph
92 mm3.6 in
19 cm8 in
May
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
24 km/h15 mph
84 mm3.3 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C53 °F
15 °C58 °F
24 km/h15 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
20 °C68 °F
21 km/h13 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
21 °C70 °F
23 km/h14 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C60 °F
18 °C64 °F
26 km/h16 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
13 °C56 °F
28 km/h17 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
34 km/h21 mph
155 mm6.1 in
22 cm9 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
3 °C37 °F
35 km/h22 mph
130 mm5.1 in
54 cm21 in