Climate Insights for Petit-Shippagan
île-de-Lamèque, New Brunswick, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Petit-Shippagan is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,183 mm of precipitation falls per year. Petit-Shippagan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Petit-Shippagan 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Petit-Shippagan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Petit-Shippagan is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 46.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Petit-Shippagan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Petit-Shippagan 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 16°F. Petit-Shippagan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Petit-Shippagan vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Petit-Shippagan vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 20°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Petit-Shippagan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,183 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 70 mm. That's 54 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. Petit-Shippagan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 315cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 72cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Petit-Shippagan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.8 in. That's 2.1 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. Petit-Shippagan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 124in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Petit-Shippagan is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 29km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Petit-Shippagan is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 18mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Petit-Shippagan is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 73 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Petit-Shippagan is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 16°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Petit-Shippagan 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 Petit-Shippagan 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.