Climate Insights for Root Portage
Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Root Portage is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 739 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 103 mm of rainfall. Root Portage is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Root Portage experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Root Portage is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 29.1 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Root Portage is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°F. Root Portage experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Root Portage has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Root Portage has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 82°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -5°F and an average temperature of 4°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Root Portage is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 739 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26 mm. That's 77 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Root Portage receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 203cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Root Portage is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 3 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Root Portage receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 80in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Root Portage is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Root Portage is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Root Portage is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -20°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Root Portage is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 77°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Root Portage 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 Root Portage 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.