Climate Insights for Carignan
Urban agglomeration of La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Carignan is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,179 mm of precipitation falls per year. Carignan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Carignan 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 -16°C. Carignan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Carignan is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 46.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Carignan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Carignan 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 3°F. Carignan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Carignan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Carignan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 3°F and an average temperature of 11°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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
Carignan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,179 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 130 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 67 mm. That's 63 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. Carignan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 322cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 62cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Carignan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.5 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. Carignan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 127in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Carignan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Carignan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carignan 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 Carignan 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.