Climate Insights for Schefferville

Caniapiscau (MRC), Quebec, Canada

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
February
-25°C low-13°F low
Wettest
August
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Schefferville is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 859 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Schefferville 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 -25°C. Schefferville experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Schefferville is cold. The average annual temperature is 27°F and approximately 33.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Schefferville 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 -13°F. Schefferville experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -16°Average: -20°Min: -23°FebMax: -16°Average: -21°Min: -25°MarMax: -9°Average: -14°Min: -18°AprMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°MayMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°JunMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°JulMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°AugMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°OctMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°NovMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°DecMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°FAverage: -4°FMin: -10°FFebMax: 3°FAverage: -6°FMin: -13°FMarMax: 17°FAverage: 8°FMin: 0°FAprMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 15°FMayMax: 43°FAverage: 36°FMin: 29°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 24°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°FDecMax: 11°FAverage: 5°FMin: 0°F
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Min

Schefferville has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -21°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Schefferville has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 77°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 57°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -6°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 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 44mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 50mmMayPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 33mmJunPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 34mmNovPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 52mmDecPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 59mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 20inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 13inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 21inDecPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 23in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Schefferville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 859 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29 mm. That's 91 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Schefferville receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 348cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Schefferville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.6 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Schefferville receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 137in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Schefferville 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 October, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Schefferville 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 October, 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. 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Schefferville 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 Schefferville 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
-23 °C-10 °F
-16 °C4 °F
18 km/h11 mph
33 mm1.3 in
33 cm13 in
Feb
-25 °C-13 °F
-16 °C3 °F
19 km/h12 mph
29 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Mar
-18 °C0 °F
-9 °C17 °F
18 km/h11 mph
45 mm1.8 in
44 cm17 in
Apr
-9 °C15 °F
-2 °C29 °F
18 km/h11 mph
58 mm2.3 in
50 cm20 in
May
-2 °C29 °F
6 °C43 °F
16 km/h10 mph
65 mm2.6 in
33 cm13 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
15 km/h10 mph
87 mm3.4 in
7 cm3 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
15 km/h9 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
11 °C53 °F
18 km/h11 mph
98 mm3.8 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
5 °C40 °F
19 km/h12 mph
84 mm3.3 in
34 cm13 in
Nov
-9 °C15 °F
-4 °C24 °F
18 km/h11 mph
60 mm2.4 in
52 cm21 in
Dec
-18 °C0 °F
-12 °C11 °F
18 km/h11 mph
65 mm2.5 in
59 cm23 in