Climate Insights for Phinneys Cove

Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
November
142 mm rain5.6 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Phinneys Cove is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,400 mm of precipitation falls per year. Phinneys Cove receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Phinneys Cove 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 -5°C. Phinneys Cove experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Phinneys Cove is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 55.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Phinneys Cove receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Phinneys Cove 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 23°F. Phinneys Cove experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°FebMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°MarMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°AprMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 2°MayMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°JunMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°JulMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°AugMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 15°SepMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°OctMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 10°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 53°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 59°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 61°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 58°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Phinneys Cove vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Phinneys Cove vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 28°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 57mmFebPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 49mmMarPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 35mmAprPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 19inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 14inAprPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 14in
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Phinneys Cove is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,400 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 142 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 95 mm. That's 47 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. Phinneys Cove receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Phinneys Cove is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.7 in. That's 1.9 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. Phinneys Cove receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 81in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Phinneys Cove 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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 26km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Phinneys Cove is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°28°F
Feb-2°28°F
Mar0°32°F
Apr4°38°F
May8°46°F
Jun11°53°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov5°41°F
Dec0°32°F

The best time to visit Phinneys Cove is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 96 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°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 Phinneys Cove is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°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 Phinneys Cove 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 Phinneys Cove 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
-5 °C24 °F
1 °C33 °F
26 km/h16 mph
132 mm5.2 in
57 cm22 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C34 °F
27 km/h16 mph
118 mm4.6 in
49 cm19 in
Mar
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
25 km/h15 mph
125 mm4.9 in
35 cm14 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
5 °C42 °F
22 km/h14 mph
120 mm4.7 in
14 cm6 in
May
6 °C43 °F
9 °C49 °F
20 km/h12 mph
102 mm4 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
13 °C55 °F
19 km/h12 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
16 °C61 °F
17 km/h11 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
17 °C63 °F
17 km/h10 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
16 °C60 °F
18 km/h11 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
13 °C56 °F
22 km/h14 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
26 km/h16 mph
142 mm5.6 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
3 °C37 °F
26 km/h16 mph
139 mm5.5 in
36 cm14 in