Climate Insights for Postville
Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Postville is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,040 mm of precipitation falls per year. Postville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Postville 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Postville experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Postville is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 40.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Postville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Postville 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°F. Postville experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Postville has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Postville has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 57°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -3°F and an average temperature of 3°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Postville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,040 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 61 mm. That's 42 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. Postville receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 568cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Postville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.4 in. That's 1.7 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. Postville receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 223in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Postville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 20km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Postville 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 January, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Postville 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 Postville 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.