Climate Insights for Chance Harbour, CA - Airpult 

Climate Insights for Chance Harbour
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Hottest

July

24°C peak (75°F peak)

Coldest

February

-8°C low (17°F low)

Wettest

November

124 mm rain (4.9 in rain)

Best to Visit

July, August, September

Mild temps &amp; low rain

Climate Overview
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The climate in Chance Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,173 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chance Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chance Harbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Chance Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December. (The climate in Chance Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 46.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Chance Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chance Harbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Chance Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.)

Temperature
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Temperatures in Chance Harbour vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°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. (Temperatures in Chance Harbour vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 68°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 24°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.)

Precipitation
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Chance Harbour is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,173 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 75 mm. That's 49 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. Chance Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover. (Chance Harbour is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 in. That's 1.9 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. Chance Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 99in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.)

Wind
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Chance Harbour is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn. (Chance Harbour is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, 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 3mph 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 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.)

Best Time to Visit
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Jan-4° (25°F)

Feb-4° (24°F)

Mar-1° (30°F)

Apr4° (39°F)

May9° (48°F)

Jun15° (59°F)

Jul20° (68°F)

Aug20° (68°F)

Sep16° (61°F)

Oct11° (51°F)

Nov4° (39°F)

Dec-1° (30°F)

The best time to visit Chance Harbour is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°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 Chance Harbour is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 17°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
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The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chance Harbour 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 Chance Harbour 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

-7 °C (19 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

19 km/h (12 mph)

115 mm (4.5 in)

61 cm (24 in)

Feb

-8 °C (17 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

19 km/h (12 mph)

109 mm (4.3 in)

58 cm (23 in)

Mar

-4 °C (25 °F)

3 °C (37 °F)

19 km/h (12 mph)

96 mm (3.8 in)

47 cm (18 in)

Apr

1 °C (33 °F)

7 °C (45 °F)

17 km/h (10 mph)

99 mm (3.9 in)

25 cm (10 in)

May

5 °C (41 °F)

13 °C (55 °F)

15 km/h (10 mph)

75 mm (2.9 in)

1 cm (0 in)

Jun

11 °C (53 °F)

19 °C (66 °F)

15 km/h (9 mph)

101 mm (4 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Jul

16 °C (61 °F)

24 °C (75 °F)

14 km/h (9 mph)

76 mm (3 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Aug

16 °C (61 °F)

24 °C (75 °F)

14 km/h (9 mph)

76 mm (3 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Sep

13 °C (55 °F)

20 °C (68 °F)

16 km/h (10 mph)

86 mm (3.4 in)

0 cm (0 in)

OctCurrent

8 °C (46 °F)

14 °C (58 °F)

17 km/h (10 mph)

103 mm (4.1 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Nov

1 °C (34 °F)

7 °C (45 °F)

19 km/h (12 mph)

124 mm (4.9 in)

20 cm (8 in)

Dec

-4 °C (25 °F)

2 °C (35 °F)

20 km/h (12 mph)

113 mm (4.5 in)

39 cm (15 in)
