Climate Insights for Shoe Cove

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
November
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shoe Cove is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,260 mm of precipitation falls per year. Shoe Cove receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shoe Cove 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Shoe Cove experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Shoe Cove is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 49.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Shoe Cove receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shoe Cove 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 19°F. Shoe Cove experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -7°MarMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°AprMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -1°MayMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°JunMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°JulMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 14°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°OctMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°NovMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 26°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 22°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 30°FAverage: 26°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 35°FAverage: 32°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 40°FAverage: 37°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 60°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 31°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Shoe Cove vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Shoe Cove vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 70mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 71mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 78mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 17mmJunPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 38mmDecPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 70mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 28inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 28inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 7inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 28in
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Snow (in)

Shoe Cove is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,260 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 77 mm. That's 73 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. Shoe Cove receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 391cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 78cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Shoe Cove is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 in. That's 2.9 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. Shoe Cove receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 154in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 31in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 30km/hFebWind Speed: 30km/hMarWind Speed: 27km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 30km/hDecWind Speed: 31km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 19mphDecWind Speed: 19mph
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Shoe Cove is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 30km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Shoe Cove is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 19mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-3°26°F
Feb-5°22°F
Mar-3°26°F
Apr0°32°F
May3°37°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul14°56°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct8°46°F
Nov3°38°F
Dec-1°31°F

The best time to visit Shoe Cove is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Shoe Cove is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 19°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 Shoe Cove 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 Shoe Cove 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
-5 °C23 °F
-1 °C30 °F
30 km/h19 mph
108 mm4.2 in
70 cm28 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
-3 °C27 °F
30 km/h19 mph
88 mm3.4 in
71 cm28 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
-1 °C30 °F
27 km/h17 mph
104 mm4.1 in
78 cm31 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
2 °C35 °F
25 km/h15 mph
104 mm4.1 in
44 cm17 in
May
2 °C35 °F
5 °C40 °F
21 km/h13 mph
101 mm4 in
17 cm7 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
10 °C49 °F
20 km/h12 mph
106 mm4.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
15 °C60 °F
19 km/h12 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
17 °C63 °F
20 km/h12 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
14 °C57 °F
24 km/h15 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
9 °C49 °F
25 km/h15 mph
114 mm4.5 in
1 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
5 °C41 °F
30 km/h19 mph
150 mm5.9 in
38 cm15 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
1 °C34 °F
31 km/h19 mph
113 mm4.5 in
70 cm28 in