Climate Insights for Cartwright Airport

, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
February
-18°C low
Wettest
August
110mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cartwright Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1039mm of precipitation falls per year. Cartwright Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cartwright Airport 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Cartwright Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -13° Min: -17° Feb Max: -10° Average: -14° Min: -18° Mar Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11° Apr Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° May Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Sep Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Nov Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Cartwright Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 51mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 66mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 39mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 36mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 48mm Dec Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 58mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cartwright Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1039mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 110mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 65mm. That's 45mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Cartwright Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 368cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Cartwright Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 24km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cartwright Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Cartwright Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -11 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Expect around 67cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Expect around 156cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cartwright Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-17 °C
-9 °C
23 km/h
76 mm
51 cm
Feb
-18 °C
-10 °C
23 km/h
65 mm
46 cm
Mar Current
-11 °C
-4 °C
24 km/h
98 mm
66 cm
Apr
-5 °C
2 °C
21 km/h
75 mm
39 cm
May
0 °C
7 °C
20 km/h
101 mm
36 cm
Jun
5 °C
14 °C
19 km/h
84 mm
5 cm
Jul
10 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
75 mm
18 cm
Nov
-5 °C
1 °C
24 km/h
104 mm
48 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-4 °C
25 km/h
91 mm
58 cm
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