Climate Insights for Springhill

Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low
Wettest
November
134mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Springhill is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1336mm of precipitation falls per year. Springhill receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Springhill 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 180cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -7° Feb Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8° Mar Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -4° Apr Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° May Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jun Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jul Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Sep Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 1° Dec Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Springhill vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 45mm Feb Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow

Springhill is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1336mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 134mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 88mm. That's 46mm 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 180cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 45cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Springhill 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 January, 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, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Springhill, which began on March 20, 2026. Springhill is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 299mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 310mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 351mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Expect around 117cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -5°
Mar -2°
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 16°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Springhill 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 95mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Springhill 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C
-1 °C
29 km/h
128 mm
45 cm
Feb
-8 °C
-1 °C
28 km/h
116 mm
44 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
2 °C
27 km/h
109 mm
35 cm
Apr
0 °C
6 °C
25 km/h
102 mm
12 cm
May
5 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
88 mm
1 cm
Jun
11 °C
16 °C
22 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
20 °C
19 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
21 °C
19 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
18 °C
23 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
14 °C
25 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
6 °C
28 km/h
134 mm
15 cm
Dec
-4 °C
2 °C
27 km/h
131 mm
28 cm
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