Climate Insights for Point Lance
Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Point Lance is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,922 mm of precipitation falls per year. Point Lance receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Point Lance is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Point Lance experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Point Lance is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 75.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Point Lance receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Point Lance is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Point Lance experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Point Lance sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 17°C. 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 -3°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Point Lance vary considerably across the year, with a 37°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 26°F and the daily average is 29°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Point Lance is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,922 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 205 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 117 mm. That's 88 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. Point Lance receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 257cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Point Lance is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 4.6 in. That's 3.5 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. Point Lance receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 101in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Point Lance is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 32km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Point Lance 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 February, averaging 20mph, 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 8mph 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 20mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Point Lance 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 Point Lance 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.