Climate Insights for Mistissini
Eeyou Istchee, Quebec, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Mistissini is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,088 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mistissini receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mistissini 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 -20°C. Mistissini experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Mistissini is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 42.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Mistissini receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mistissini 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 -5°F. Mistissini experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Mistissini has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Mistissini has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 59°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -5°F and an average temperature of 3°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mistissini is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,088 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 49 mm. That's 83 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Mistissini receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 378cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 85cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Mistissini is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.9 in. That's 3.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Mistissini receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 149in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Mistissini is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/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 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Mistissini is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 10mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mistissini 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 Mistissini 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.