Climate Insights for Sops Arm

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
November
166 mm rain6.5 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sops Arm is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,368 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sops Arm receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sops Arm is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Sops Arm experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sops Arm is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 53.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Sops Arm receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sops Arm is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 10°F. Sops Arm experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°AprMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -3°MayMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°NovMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -2°DecMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 24°FAverage: 16°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 39°FAverage: 32°FMin: 26°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°F
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Temperatures in Sops Arm 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 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sops Arm 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 69°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 16°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 96mmFebPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 98mmMarPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 99mmAprPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 60mmMayPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 81mmDecPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 97mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 38inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 39inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 39inAprPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 24inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 32inDecPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 38in
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Snow (in)

Sops Arm is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,368 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 96 mm. That's 70 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. Sops Arm receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 573cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 99cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sops Arm is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.8 in. That's 2.8 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. Sops Arm receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 226in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Sops Arm is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/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 17km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Sops Arm 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 February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, 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 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-8°19°F
Feb-9°16°F
Mar-5°23°F
Apr0°32°F
May5°41°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct6°43°F
Nov1°33°F
Dec-5°24°F

The best time to visit Sops Arm is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 98 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°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 Sops Arm is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 69°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°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 Sops Arm 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 Sops Arm 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
-11 °C13 °F
-4 °C25 °F
16 km/h10 mph
128 mm5 in
96 cm38 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-5 °C24 °F
17 km/h11 mph
115 mm4.5 in
98 cm39 in
Mar
-8 °C17 °F
-1 °C30 °F
16 km/h10 mph
118 mm4.7 in
99 cm39 in
Apr
-3 °C26 °F
4 °C39 °F
15 km/h10 mph
103 mm4 in
60 cm24 in
May
1 °C34 °F
10 °C49 °F
14 km/h8 mph
96 mm3.8 in
27 cm11 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
13 km/h8 mph
99 mm3.9 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
21 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
21 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
15 °C60 °F
15 km/h9 mph
100 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
10 °C50 °F
14 km/h9 mph
109 mm4.3 in
11 cm4 in
Nov
-2 °C29 °F
3 °C38 °F
17 km/h10 mph
166 mm6.5 in
81 cm32 in
Dec
-8 °C18 °F
-2 °C29 °F
17 km/h11 mph
137 mm5.4 in
97 cm38 in