Climate Insights for Salmon Bay

Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
August
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low5°F low
Wettest
November
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Salmon Bay is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,272 mm of precipitation falls per year. Salmon Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salmon 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. Salmon Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Salmon Bay is cold. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 50.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Salmon Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salmon 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 5°F. Salmon Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -14°FebMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -15°MarMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°AprMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°MayMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JunMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°NovMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°DecMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°FAverage: 13°FMin: 6°FFebMax: 19°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 22°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 27°FAverage: 21°FMin: 14°F
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Temperatures in Salmon Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Salmon Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 59°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 5°F and an average temperature of 12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 91mmFebPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 77mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 78mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 53mmMayPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 52mmDecPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 73mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 36inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 30inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 9inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 29in
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Snow (in)

Salmon Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,272 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 80 mm. That's 67 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. Salmon Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 453cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Salmon Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.1 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. Salmon Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 178in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 36in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Salmon Bay 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 November, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Salmon Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salmon 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 Salmon 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
-14 °C6 °F
-6 °C21 °F
19 km/h12 mph
107 mm4.2 in
91 cm36 in
Feb
-15 °C5 °F
-7 °C19 °F
19 km/h11 mph
94 mm3.7 in
77 cm30 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C28 °F
18 km/h11 mph
96 mm3.8 in
78 cm31 in
Apr
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C36 °F
17 km/h11 mph
90 mm3.5 in
53 cm21 in
May
1 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
16 km/h10 mph
80 mm3.1 in
22 cm9 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
12 °C53 °F
15 km/h9 mph
107 mm4.2 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
16 °C62 °F
14 km/h9 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
14 °C57 °F
17 km/h11 mph
126 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
9 °C47 °F
17 km/h11 mph
84 mm3.3 in
6 cm2 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
20 km/h12 mph
147 mm5.8 in
52 cm20 in
Dec
-10 °C14 °F
-3 °C27 °F
20 km/h12 mph
118 mm4.7 in
73 cm29 in