Climate Insights for Stanstead

Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
June
131 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Stanstead is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,266 mm of precipitation falls per year. Stanstead receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stanstead is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Stanstead experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Stanstead is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 49.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Stanstead receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stanstead is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°F. Stanstead experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -12°FebMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°MarMax: 3°Average: -2°Min: -6°AprMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°MayMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 5°NovMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -2°DecMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -9°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 18°FMin: 10°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 20°FMin: 12°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 40°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°F
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Stanstead has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Stanstead has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 18°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 59mmFebPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 59mmMarPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 50mmAprPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 43mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 51mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 23inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 23inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 20inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 17inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 20in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Stanstead is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,266 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 82 mm. That's 49 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Stanstead receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 293cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Stanstead is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.2 in. That's 1.9 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Stanstead receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 115in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Stanstead is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Stanstead is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stanstead 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 Stanstead 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
-12 °C10 °F
-4 °C25 °F
12 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
59 cm23 in
Feb
-11 °C12 °F
-2 °C29 °F
13 km/h8 mph
82 mm3.2 in
59 cm23 in
Mar
-6 °C22 °F
3 °C38 °F
13 km/h8 mph
93 mm3.7 in
50 cm20 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h8 mph
111 mm4.4 in
26 cm10 in
May
7 °C44 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
103 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
128 mm5 in
4 cm1 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
5 °C40 °F
12 km/h8 mph
102 mm4 in
43 cm17 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-1 °C30 °F
12 km/h8 mph
98 mm3.9 in
51 cm20 in