Climate Insights for Belle-Marche

Municipality of the County of Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low17°F low
Wettest
November
206 mm rain8.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Belle-Marche is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,652 mm of precipitation falls per year. Belle-Marche receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Belle-Marche 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 -8°C. Belle-Marche experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Belle-Marche is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 65 in of precipitation falls per year. Belle-Marche receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Belle-Marche 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 17°F. Belle-Marche experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°FebMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°AprMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°MayMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°JulMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 16°SepMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 12°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -4°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 28°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°F
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Temperatures in Belle-Marche vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Belle-Marche vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 160mmSnow: 97mmFebPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 91mmMarPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 71mmAprPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 39mmMayPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 206mmSnow: 44mmDecPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 91mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 38inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 36inMarPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 28inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 15inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 17inDecPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 36in
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Belle-Marche is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,652 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 206 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 98 mm. That's 108 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. Belle-Marche receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 444cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Belle-Marche is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.9 in. That's 4.3 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. Belle-Marche receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 175in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 24km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Belle-Marche is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/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 24km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Belle-Marche is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 16mph, 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 7mph 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 15mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belle-Marche 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 Belle-Marche 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
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C30 °F
24 km/h15 mph
160 mm6.3 in
97 cm38 in
Feb
-8 °C17 °F
-2 °C28 °F
24 km/h15 mph
147 mm5.8 in
91 cm36 in
Mar
-6 °C22 °F
0 °C32 °F
22 km/h14 mph
129 mm5.1 in
71 cm28 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C39 °F
20 km/h12 mph
132 mm5.2 in
39 cm15 in
May
3 °C38 °F
9 °C47 °F
17 km/h11 mph
98 mm3.9 in
6 cm3 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h10 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
20 °C68 °F
15 km/h9 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
21 °C69 °F
16 km/h10 mph
116 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
17 °C63 °F
19 km/h12 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
20 km/h13 mph
149 mm5.9 in
4 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
6 °C44 °F
25 km/h16 mph
206 mm8.1 in
44 cm17 in
Dec
-4 °C26 °F
1 °C34 °F
25 km/h16 mph
180 mm7.1 in
91 cm36 in