Climate Insights for Old Fort

Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
August
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low5°F low
Wettest
November
144 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Old Fort is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,268 mm of precipitation falls per year. Old Fort receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Old Fort is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Old Fort experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Old Fort is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 49.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Old Fort receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Old Fort is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°F. Old Fort experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°FebMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -15°MarMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°AprMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°MayMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JunMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 13°SepMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°NovMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°DecMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°FAverage: 14°FMin: 7°FFebMax: 19°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FMarMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 27°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°F
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Temperatures in Old Fort vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Old Fort vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 59°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 5°F and an average temperature of 12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 88mmFebPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 77mmMarPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 77mmAprPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 52mmMayPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 20mmJunPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 71mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 30inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 30inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 8inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 28in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Old Fort is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,268 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 144 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 81 mm. That's 64 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. Old Fort receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 444cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 88cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Old Fort is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.2 in. That's 2.5 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. Old Fort receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 175in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Old Fort 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 December, 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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Old Fort 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 December, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 11mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Old Fort 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 Old Fort 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
-14 °C7 °F
-6 °C21 °F
18 km/h11 mph
104 mm4.1 in
88 cm35 in
Feb
-15 °C5 °F
-7 °C19 °F
18 km/h11 mph
92 mm3.6 in
77 cm30 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C29 °F
18 km/h11 mph
95 mm3.7 in
77 cm30 in
Apr
-3 °C26 °F
3 °C37 °F
16 km/h10 mph
91 mm3.6 in
52 cm21 in
May
1 °C34 °F
7 °C45 °F
15 km/h9 mph
81 mm3.2 in
20 cm8 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
109 mm4.3 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
14 °C58 °F
16 km/h10 mph
126 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
83 mm3.3 in
6 cm2 in
Nov
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C36 °F
19 km/h12 mph
144 mm5.7 in
51 cm20 in
Dec
-10 °C15 °F
-3 °C27 °F
19 km/h12 mph
117 mm4.6 in
71 cm28 in