Climate Insights for Port Hope Simpson
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Port Hope Simpson is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,128 mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Hope Simpson receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Hope Simpson is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Port Hope Simpson experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Port Hope Simpson is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 44.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Port Hope Simpson receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Hope Simpson is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°F. Port Hope Simpson experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Port Hope Simpson vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Port Hope Simpson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 58°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 3°F and an average temperature of 10°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Port Hope Simpson is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,128 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 66 mm. That's 61 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. Port Hope Simpson receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 540cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 96cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Port Hope Simpson is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.4 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. Port Hope Simpson receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 212in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Port Hope Simpson is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h 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 17km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Port Hope Simpson 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 11mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Hope Simpson 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 Port Hope Simpson 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.