Climate Insights for Beaver Mountain

Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low16°F low
Wettest
November
125 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Beaver Mountain is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,218 mm of precipitation falls per year. Beaver Mountain receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Beaver Mountain is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Beaver Mountain experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Beaver Mountain is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 47.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Beaver Mountain receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Beaver Mountain is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°F. Beaver Mountain experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 24°FMin: 16°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 29°FMin: 23°F
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Temperatures in Beaver Mountain vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Beaver Mountain vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 24°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 61mmFebPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 60mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 51mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 41mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 24inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 24inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 20inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 16in
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Beaver Mountain is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,218 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 75 mm. That's 50 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. Beaver Mountain receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 269cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Beaver Mountain is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 in. That's 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. Beaver Mountain receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 106in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
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Beaver Mountain is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Beaver Mountain is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-4°25°F
Feb-4°24°F
Mar-1°31°F
Apr4°39°F
May9°48°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov4°39°F
Dec-2°29°F

The best time to visit Beaver Mountain is during June, 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 89 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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 Beaver Mountain is during June, 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 3.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 16°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 Beaver Mountain 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 Beaver Mountain 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
-8 °C18 °F
0 °C32 °F
15 km/h10 mph
120 mm4.7 in
61 cm24 in
Feb
-9 °C16 °F
0 °C33 °F
16 km/h10 mph
115 mm4.5 in
60 cm24 in
Mar
-5 °C24 °F
4 °C39 °F
16 km/h10 mph
96 mm3.8 in
51 cm20 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
104 mm4.1 in
32 cm13 in
May
5 °C41 °F
14 °C58 °F
14 km/h8 mph
75 mm3 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h7 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
16 km/h10 mph
125 mm4.9 in
22 cm9 in
Dec
-5 °C23 °F
2 °C36 °F
16 km/h10 mph
120 mm4.7 in
41 cm16 in