Climate Insights for Town of Lockeport

Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
December
144 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Town of Lockeport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,438 mm of precipitation falls per year. Town of Lockeport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Town of Lockeport 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 -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Town of Lockeport is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 56.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Town of Lockeport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Town of Lockeport 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 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -3°MarMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°AprMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°MayMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 16°SepMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 14°OctMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°NovMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°DecMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 37°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FFebMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 30°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Town of Lockeport vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Town of Lockeport vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 31°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 38mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 46mmMarPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 7in
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Town of Lockeport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,438 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 144 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 90 mm. That's 53 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 46cm.Town of Lockeport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.5 in. That's 2.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 18in.

Wind

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

Town of Lockeport 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 March, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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, 20km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Town of Lockeport is very 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 March, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°32°F
Feb-1°31°F
Mar1°35°F
Apr5°41°F
May9°49°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec2°36°F

The best time to visit Town of Lockeport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 91 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°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 Town of Lockeport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 26°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 Town of Lockeport 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 Town of Lockeport 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
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C37 °F
22 km/h14 mph
142 mm5.6 in
38 cm15 in
Feb
-3 °C26 °F
3 °C37 °F
22 km/h14 mph
142 mm5.6 in
46 cm18 in
Mar
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C40 °F
22 km/h14 mph
136 mm5.4 in
32 cm13 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
8 °C46 °F
20 km/h12 mph
139 mm5.5 in
16 cm6 in
May
7 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
17 km/h11 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
17 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
20 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
21 °C70 °F
15 km/h9 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
19 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
15 °C59 °F
18 km/h11 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
10 °C50 °F
22 km/h14 mph
128 mm5.1 in
4 cm1 in
Dec
0 °C31 °F
5 °C41 °F
22 km/h14 mph
144 mm5.7 in
19 cm7 in