Climate Insights for Sober Island

Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-4°C low25°F low
Wettest
November
163 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sober Island is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,616 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sober Island receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sober Island is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Sober Island is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 63.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Sober Island receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sober Island is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°FebMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°MarMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°AprMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°MayMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°JunMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 16°AugMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°SepMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 16°OctMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°FAprMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Sober Island 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 20°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sober Island vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 29°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 40mmFebPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 52mmMarPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 19mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 21inMarPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 15inAprPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 8in
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Sober Island is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,616 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 163 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 96 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 52cm.Sober Island is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 69in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 21in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 27km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 18mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Sober Island is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 10km/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 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Sober Island is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18mph, 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 6mph 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 18mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-1°30°F
Feb-2°29°F
Mar0°32°F
Apr3°38°F
May7°44°F
Jun11°53°F
Jul16°62°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec2°35°F

The best time to visit Sober Island is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 97 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°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 Sober Island is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 25°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 Sober Island 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 Sober Island 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
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C35 °F
28 km/h17 mph
147 mm5.8 in
40 cm16 in
Feb
-4 °C25 °F
1 °C34 °F
28 km/h17 mph
153 mm6 in
52 cm21 in
Mar
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C36 °F
27 km/h17 mph
139 mm5.5 in
39 cm15 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
24 km/h15 mph
155 mm6.1 in
19 cm7 in
May
6 °C42 °F
8 °C47 °F
21 km/h13 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
13 °C55 °F
20 km/h12 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
17 °C63 °F
19 km/h12 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
20 °C67 °F
19 km/h12 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
18 °C65 °F
21 km/h13 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
14 °C57 °F
23 km/h14 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
28 km/h18 mph
163 mm6.4 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
29 km/h18 mph
162 mm6.4 in
21 cm8 in