Climate Insights for Deer Lake
Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Deer Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,386 mm of precipitation falls per year. Deer Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Deer Lake 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 -11°C. Deer Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Deer Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 54.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Deer Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Deer Lake 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 12°F. Deer Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Deer Lake 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 21°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Deer Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 18°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Deer Lake is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,386 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 163 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 92 mm. That's 71 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. Deer Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 474cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 94cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Deer Lake is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.6 in. That's 2.8 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. Deer Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 187in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Deer Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Deer Lake 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 December, averaging 9mph, 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. 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 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake 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.