Climate Insights for Burnt Islands

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
November
210 mm rain8.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Burnt Islands is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,735 mm of precipitation falls per year. Burnt Islands receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnt Islands 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 -6°C. Burnt Islands experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Burnt Islands is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 68.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Burnt Islands receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnt Islands 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 21°F. Burnt Islands experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°FebMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°MarMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°AprMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: 0°MayMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°JunMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°JulMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°SepMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°F
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Temperatures in Burnt Islands vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Burnt Islands vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 93mmMarPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 75mmAprPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 210mmSnow: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 179mmSnow: 63mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 37inMarPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 30inAprPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 25in
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Snow (in)

Burnt Islands is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,735 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 210 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 95 mm. That's 115 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. Burnt Islands receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 370cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 93cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Burnt Islands is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.7 in. That's 4.5 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. Burnt Islands receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 146in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 28km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Burnt Islands 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 December, averaging 28km/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 13km/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 27km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Burnt Islands 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 December, averaging 17mph, 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 8mph 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 17mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burnt Islands 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 Burnt Islands 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 °C24 °F
0 °C32 °F
26 km/h16 mph
164 mm6.5 in
82 cm32 in
Feb
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C29 °F
27 km/h17 mph
154 mm6.1 in
93 cm37 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
23 km/h15 mph
139 mm5.5 in
75 cm30 in
Apr
0 °C31 °F
3 °C38 °F
21 km/h13 mph
147 mm5.8 in
34 cm13 in
May
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
18 km/h11 mph
95 mm3.8 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
12 °C54 °F
16 km/h10 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C56 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
20 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
16 °C62 °F
19 km/h12 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
12 °C53 °F
21 km/h13 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
7 °C44 °F
26 km/h16 mph
210 mm8.3 in
18 cm7 in
Dec
-1 °C29 °F
2 °C36 °F
28 km/h17 mph
179 mm7.1 in
63 cm25 in