Climate Insights for Standhope

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
November
176 mm rain6.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Standhope is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,475 mm of precipitation falls per year. Standhope receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Standhope 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. Standhope experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Standhope is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 58.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Standhope receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Standhope 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 18°F. Standhope experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°FebMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°AprMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°MayMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 3°JunMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°JulMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°AugMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 23°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 30°FMin: 27°F
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Temperatures in Standhope 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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Standhope vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 23°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 68mmFebPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 73mmMarPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 80mmAprPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 52mmMayPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 16mmJunPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 176mmSnow: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 73mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 29inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 20inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 29in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Standhope is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 176 mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 102 mm. That's 73 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. Standhope receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 400cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 80cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Standhope is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 in. That's 2.9 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. Standhope receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 158in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 31in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Standhope is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Standhope is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Standhope 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 Standhope 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
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C30 °F
21 km/h13 mph
114 mm4.5 in
68 cm27 in
Feb
-8 °C18 °F
-2 °C29 °F
21 km/h13 mph
105 mm4.1 in
73 cm29 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C33 °F
20 km/h12 mph
121 mm4.8 in
80 cm31 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C40 °F
19 km/h12 mph
133 mm5.2 in
52 cm20 in
May
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
17 km/h10 mph
114 mm4.5 in
16 cm6 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
15 °C59 °F
16 km/h10 mph
120 mm4.7 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
20 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
21 °C70 °F
15 km/h9 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
16 °C61 °F
18 km/h11 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C44 °F
11 °C52 °F
18 km/h11 mph
135 mm5.3 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
21 km/h13 mph
176 mm6.9 in
36 cm14 in
Dec
-3 °C27 °F
1 °C34 °F
22 km/h14 mph
127 mm5 in
73 cm29 in