Climate Insights for Stanstead
Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada
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
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
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
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.