Climate Insights for Port Hope Simpson

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
July
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-16°C low3°F low
Wettest
November
127 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -15°FebMax: -8°Average: -12°Min: -16°MarMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -10°AprMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°JunMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°OctMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 3°NovMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°DecMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FFebMax: 19°FAverage: 10°FMin: 3°FMarMax: 29°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FDecMax: 26°FAverage: 20°FMin: 13°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 92mmFebPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 69mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 96mmAprPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 60mmMayPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 53mmJunPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 65mmDecPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 89mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 36inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 27inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 38inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 23inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 21inJunPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 25inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 35in
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Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-15 °C5 °F
-7 °C20 °F
17 km/h10 mph
101 mm4 in
92 cm36 in
Feb
-16 °C3 °F
-8 °C19 °F
17 km/h10 mph
73 mm2.9 in
69 cm27 in
Mar
-10 °C15 °F
-2 °C29 °F
17 km/h10 mph
108 mm4.3 in
96 cm38 in
Apr
-4 °C26 °F
3 °C38 °F
16 km/h10 mph
84 mm3.3 in
60 cm23 in
May
0 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
15 km/h9 mph
100 mm4 in
53 cm21 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
14 km/h9 mph
92 mm3.6 in
5 cm2 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
19 °C67 °F
13 km/h8 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
14 °C58 °F
15 km/h9 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
12 cm5 in
Nov
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C35 °F
17 km/h10 mph
127 mm5 in
65 cm25 in
Dec
-11 °C13 °F
-3 °C26 °F
18 km/h11 mph
107 mm4.2 in
89 cm35 in