Climate Insights for Port Saunders
Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Port Saunders is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,394 mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Saunders receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Saunders 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 -11°C. Port Saunders experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Port Saunders is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 54.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Port Saunders receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Saunders 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 12°F. Port Saunders experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Port Saunders 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 18°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Port Saunders vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 18°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Port Saunders is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,394 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 93 mm. That's 65 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 Saunders receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 440cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Port Saunders is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.7 in. That's 2.6 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 Saunders receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 173in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Port Saunders is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 22km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Port Saunders is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11mph, 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 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Saunders 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 Saunders 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.