Climate Insights for Bernatchez

Montmagny (MRC), Quebec, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low6°F low
Wettest
July
138 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bernatchez is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,257 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bernatchez receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bernatchez 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Bernatchez experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bernatchez is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 49.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Bernatchez receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bernatchez 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Bernatchez experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°FebMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -14°MarMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°AprMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°AugMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°SepMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°OctMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°NovMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°DecMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -11°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°FAverage: 14°FMin: 6°FFebMax: 24°FAverage: 15°FMin: 7°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 36°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 12°F
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Bernatchez has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Bernatchez has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 72mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 69mmMarPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 72mmAprPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 46mmDecPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 56mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 29inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 27inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 28inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 14inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 18inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 22in
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Snow (in)

Bernatchez is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,257 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 80 mm. That's 58 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bernatchez receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 363cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 72cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bernatchez is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3.1 in. That's 2.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bernatchez receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 143in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Bernatchez is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Bernatchez is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, 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 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bernatchez 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 Bernatchez 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
-14 °C6 °F
-6 °C21 °F
14 km/h9 mph
86 mm3.4 in
72 cm29 in
Feb
-14 °C7 °F
-5 °C24 °F
15 km/h9 mph
84 mm3.3 in
69 cm27 in
Mar
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C33 °F
15 km/h9 mph
98 mm3.8 in
72 cm28 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
7 °C45 °F
14 km/h9 mph
99 mm3.9 in
36 cm14 in
May
5 °C41 °F
16 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
103 mm4.1 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
12 km/h8 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
24 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h7 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
13 km/h8 mph
116 mm4.6 in
7 cm3 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
3 °C37 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
46 cm18 in
Dec
-11 °C12 °F
-3 °C26 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
56 cm22 in