Climate Insights for Blind Bay

Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
February
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
November
131 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Blind Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,245 mm of precipitation falls per year. Blind Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blind Bay 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 -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 170cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Blind Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 49 in of precipitation falls per year. Blind Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blind Bay 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 23°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°FebMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°MarMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -2°AprMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°MayMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 16°AugMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°SepMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 14°OctMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 25°FFebMax: 35°FAverage: 29°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 40°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°F
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Temperatures in Blind Bay 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 22°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Blind Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 29°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 43mmFebPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 48mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 35mmAprPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 21mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 19inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 14inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 8in
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Blind Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,245 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 75 mm. That's 55 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 170cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 48cm.Blind Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 in. That's 2.2 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 67in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Blind Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 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 22km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Blind Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 5mph 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 13mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-1°30°F
Feb-2°29°F
Mar1°33°F
Apr5°40°F
May9°48°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov6°44°F
Dec1°34°F

The best time to visit Blind Bay 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 -5°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 Blind Bay is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°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 Blind Bay 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 Blind Bay 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 °C25 °F
2 °C35 °F
21 km/h13 mph
123 mm4.8 in
43 cm17 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C35 °F
21 km/h13 mph
123 mm4.8 in
48 cm19 in
Mar
-2 °C29 °F
3 °C38 °F
21 km/h13 mph
105 mm4.1 in
35 cm14 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
108 mm4.2 in
17 cm7 in
May
6 °C43 °F
12 °C53 °F
16 km/h10 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
16 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
21 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h9 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
19 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
15 °C58 °F
18 km/h11 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
9 °C49 °F
22 km/h14 mph
131 mm5.1 in
6 cm2 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C40 °F
22 km/h14 mph
129 mm5.1 in
21 cm8 in