Climate Insights for St. Margaret Village

Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
November
169 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in St. Margaret Village is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,330 mm of precipitation falls per year. St. Margaret Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. St. Margaret Village 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 -6°C. St. Margaret Village experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in St. Margaret Village is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 52.4 in of precipitation falls per year. St. Margaret Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. St. Margaret Village 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 21°F. St. Margaret Village experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°FebMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°MarMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°AprMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: 0°MayMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°JunMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°JulMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 16°AugMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°SepMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 14°OctMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°DecMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 37°FAverage: 34°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 63°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 60°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°F
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Temperatures in St. Margaret Village vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in St. Margaret Village vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 85mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 87mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 66mmAprPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 24mmDecPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 33inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 34inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 26inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 31in
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Snow (in)

St. Margaret Village is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,330 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 78 mm. That's 91 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. St. Margaret Village receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 378cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 87cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.St. Margaret Village is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.1 in. That's 3.6 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. St. Margaret Village receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 149in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 30km/hMarWind Speed: 27km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 23km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 30km/hDecWind Speed: 32km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 19mphDecWind Speed: 20mph
Wind Speed

St. Margaret Village 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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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, 19km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.St. Margaret Village 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 20mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph 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-2°28°F
Feb-4°25°F
Mar-2°28°F
Apr1°34°F
May5°42°F
Jun11°53°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct11°51°F
Nov5°41°F
Dec1°33°F

The best time to visit St. Margaret Village is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°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 St. Margaret Village is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 21°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 St. Margaret Village 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 St. Margaret Village 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
-4 °C24 °F
0 °C32 °F
29 km/h18 mph
131 mm5.1 in
85 cm33 in
Feb
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C30 °F
30 km/h19 mph
122 mm4.8 in
87 cm34 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
27 km/h17 mph
104 mm4.1 in
66 cm26 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
3 °C37 °F
24 km/h15 mph
108 mm4.2 in
34 cm13 in
May
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
21 km/h13 mph
80 mm3.2 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
13 °C56 °F
19 km/h12 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
19 °C66 °F
18 km/h11 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
21 °C69 °F
19 km/h12 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
17 °C63 °F
23 km/h14 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
12 °C54 °F
24 km/h15 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
30 km/h19 mph
169 mm6.6 in
24 cm9 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
3 °C37 °F
32 km/h20 mph
151 mm5.9 in
78 cm31 in