Climate Insights for Red Bay

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low6°F low
Wettest
November
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Red Bay is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,208 mm of precipitation falls per year. Red Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Red Bay 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Red Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Red Bay is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 47.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Red Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Red Bay 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Red Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -13°FebMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -15°MarMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -9°AprMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°MayMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°JunMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°OctMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°NovMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°DecMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°FAverage: 15°FMin: 9°FFebMax: 19°FAverage: 12°FMin: 6°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 36°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FMayMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 35°FAverage: 31°FMin: 27°FDecMax: 27°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°F
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Temperatures in Red Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Red Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 96mmFebPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 87mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 54mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 63mmDecPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 86mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 38inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 29inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 34inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 14inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 25inDecPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 34in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Red Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,208 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 79 mm. That's 71 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. Red Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 511cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 96cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Red Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 3.1 in. That's 2.8 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. Red Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 201in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Red Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 21km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Red Bay 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 July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph 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 13mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Red Bay 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 Red Bay 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
-13 °C9 °F
-6 °C21 °F
21 km/h13 mph
110 mm4.3 in
96 cm38 in
Feb
-15 °C6 °F
-7 °C19 °F
21 km/h13 mph
86 mm3.4 in
75 cm29 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
-3 °C28 °F
20 km/h13 mph
103 mm4.1 in
87 cm34 in
Apr
-4 °C26 °F
2 °C36 °F
19 km/h12 mph
86 mm3.4 in
54 cm21 in
May
0 °C33 °F
6 °C43 °F
18 km/h11 mph
85 mm3.4 in
35 cm14 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
11 °C52 °F
17 km/h10 mph
99 mm3.9 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
17 km/h10 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
13 °C55 °F
18 km/h11 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
19 km/h12 mph
79 mm3.1 in
10 cm4 in
Nov
-3 °C27 °F
2 °C35 °F
21 km/h13 mph
150 mm5.9 in
63 cm25 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-3 °C27 °F
22 km/h14 mph
118 mm4.6 in
86 cm34 in