Climate Insights for Fort Severn
Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Fort Severn is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 505 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 81 mm of rainfall. Fort Severn 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Fort Severn is cold. The average annual temperature is 25°F and approximately 19.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Fort Severn 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -18°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 64in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Fort Severn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Fort Severn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 84°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 55°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°F and an average temperature of -11°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Fort Severn is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 505 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 62 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.Fort Severn is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.4 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 64in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Fort Severn 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 February, averaging 24km/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 6km/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, 23km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Fort Severn is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph 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 15mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Severn 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 Fort Severn 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.