Climate Insights for Torngat Mountains Base Camp

Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
February
-23°C low-10°F low
Wettest
July
86 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Torngat Mountains Base Camp is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 830 mm of precipitation falls per year. Torngat Mountains Base Camp receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Torngat Mountains Base Camp 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 -23°C. Torngat Mountains Base Camp experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Torngat Mountains Base Camp is cold. The average annual temperature is 25°F and approximately 32.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Torngat Mountains Base Camp receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Torngat Mountains Base Camp 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 -10°F. Torngat Mountains Base Camp experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -19°FebMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -23°MarMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -17°AprMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°MayMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -4°JunMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°JulMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°AugMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°SepMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 4°OctMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°NovMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -7°DecMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -13°
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Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°FAverage: 1°FMin: -3°FFebMax: 0°FAverage: -5°FMin: -10°FMarMax: 12°FAverage: 6°FMin: 2°FAprMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 15°FMayMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 26°FJunMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 26°FAverage: 23°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 17°FAverage: 13°FMin: 9°F
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Temperatures in Torngat Mountains Base Camp vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 9°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Torngat Mountains Base Camp vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 48°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -10°F and an average temperature of -5°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 61mmFebPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 33mmMarPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 52mmAprPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 78mmMayPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 52mmJunPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 61mmDecPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 24inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 21inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 31inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 20inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 6inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 5inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 15inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 24inDecPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 31in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Torngat Mountains Base Camp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 830 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33 mm. That's 53 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Torngat Mountains Base Camp receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 482cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 78cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Torngat Mountains Base Camp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 2.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Torngat Mountains Base Camp receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 190in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 31in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Torngat Mountains Base Camp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 16km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Torngat Mountains Base Camp is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Torngat Mountains Base Camp 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 Torngat Mountains Base Camp 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
-19 °C-3 °F
-14 °C6 °F
17 km/h10 mph
61 mm2.4 in
61 cm24 in
Feb
-23 °C-10 °F
-18 °C0 °F
14 km/h9 mph
33 mm1.3 in
33 cm13 in
Mar
-17 °C2 °F
-11 °C12 °F
13 km/h8 mph
54 mm2.1 in
52 cm21 in
Apr
-9 °C15 °F
-4 °C25 °F
13 km/h8 mph
81 mm3.2 in
78 cm31 in
May
-4 °C26 °F
1 °C33 °F
11 km/h7 mph
64 mm2.5 in
52 cm20 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
6 °C42 °F
11 km/h7 mph
58 mm2.3 in
15 cm6 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
11 °C52 °F
11 km/h7 mph
86 mm3.4 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
12 °C53 °F
12 km/h7 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
12 km/h8 mph
84 mm3.3 in
12 cm5 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C31 °F
3 °C38 °F
14 km/h9 mph
73 mm2.9 in
38 cm15 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
-3 °C26 °F
16 km/h10 mph
73 mm2.9 in
61 cm24 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-8 °C17 °F
18 km/h11 mph
81 mm3.2 in
78 cm31 in