Climate Insights for Old Fort
Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
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
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
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
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.