Climate Insights for Benacadie

Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
November
210 mm rain8.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Benacadie is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,863 mm of precipitation falls per year. Benacadie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benacadie 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. Benacadie experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Benacadie is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 73.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Benacadie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benacadie 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 19°F. Benacadie experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°MarMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°AprMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°MayMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°JunMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 16°AugMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°OctMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 35°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Benacadie 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 22°C with a mean of 19°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Benacadie 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 72°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 174mmSnow: 67mmFebPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 73mmMarPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 60mmAprPrecipitation: 176mmSnow: 31mmMayPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 210mmSnow: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 190mmSnow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 26inFebPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 29inMarPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 23inAprPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 19in
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Snow (in)

Benacadie is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,863 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 155 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 210 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 112 mm. That's 98 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. Benacadie receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 298cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 73cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Benacadie is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 73.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.4 in. That's 3.9 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. Benacadie receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 117in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Benacadie is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Benacadie is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benacadie 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 Benacadie 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
0 °C32 °F
18 km/h11 mph
174 mm6.8 in
67 cm26 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C31 °F
19 km/h12 mph
169 mm6.7 in
73 cm29 in
Mar
-4 °C24 °F
1 °C35 °F
17 km/h11 mph
152 mm6 in
60 cm23 in
Apr
0 °C33 °F
6 °C42 °F
16 km/h10 mph
176 mm6.9 in
31 cm12 in
May
5 °C41 °F
11 °C51 °F
15 km/h9 mph
128 mm5 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
17 °C62 °F
14 km/h9 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
123 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
13 °C56 °F
15 km/h9 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
19 km/h12 mph
210 mm8.3 in
15 cm6 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
20 km/h12 mph
190 mm7.5 in
49 cm19 in