Climate Insights for Cape Norman
Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Cape Norman is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,283 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Norman receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Norman 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 -12°C. Cape Norman experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cape Norman is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 50.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Cape Norman receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Norman 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 10°F. Cape Norman experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cape Norman 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 15°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cape Norman vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 15°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cape Norman is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,283 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 81 mm. That's 77 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. Cape Norman receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 451cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cape Norman is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.2 in. That's 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. Cape Norman receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 177in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Cape Norman is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 26km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Cape Norman is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. 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 12mph, 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape Norman 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 Cape Norman 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.