Climate Insights for Smithfield

St. Mary's District Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low17°F low
Wettest
November
136 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Smithfield is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,296 mm of precipitation falls per year. Smithfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Smithfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Smithfield experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Smithfield is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 51 in of precipitation falls per year. Smithfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Smithfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Smithfield experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°FebMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -9°MarMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°AprMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°MayMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°NovMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 1°DecMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 25°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 30°FMin: 23°F
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Temperatures in Smithfield vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Smithfield vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 55mmFebPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 58mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 49mmAprPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 31mmMayPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 23inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 19inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 14in
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Snow (in)

Smithfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,296 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 76 mm. That's 60 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. Smithfield receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 249cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Smithfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 in. That's 2.4 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. Smithfield receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 98in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Smithfield is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Smithfield is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-4°25°F
Feb-4°25°F
Mar0°31°F
Apr4°40°F
May9°48°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov4°39°F
Dec-1°30°F

The best time to visit Smithfield is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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 Smithfield is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 17°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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C33 °F
15 km/h9 mph
128 mm5 in
55 cm22 in
Feb
-9 °C17 °F
1 °C34 °F
16 km/h10 mph
125 mm4.9 in
58 cm23 in
Mar
-4 °C24 °F
4 °C40 °F
16 km/h10 mph
104 mm4.1 in
49 cm19 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
9 °C49 °F
15 km/h9 mph
116 mm4.6 in
31 cm12 in
May
4 °C40 °F
15 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
76 mm3 in
1 cm1 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
15 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
8 °C47 °F
15 km/h10 mph
136 mm5.4 in
19 cm8 in
Dec
-5 °C23 °F
3 °C37 °F
16 km/h10 mph
134 mm5.3 in
35 cm14 in