Climate Insights for Tusket Islands

Argyle Municipal District, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
February
-1°C low29°F low
Wettest
December
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tusket Islands is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,389 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tusket Islands receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tusket Islands is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Tusket Islands is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 54.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Tusket Islands receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tusket Islands is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 66in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°FebMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°MarMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°AprMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°MayMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°JunMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 11°JulMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 14°AugMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°SepMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°OctMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 38°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°FFebMax: 37°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 52°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 59°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 59°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°F
Max
Average
Min

Tusket Islands sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Tusket Islands sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 61°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 145mmSnow: 44mmFebPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 46mmMarPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 10in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Tusket Islands is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,389 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 84 mm. That's 63 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 168cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 46cm.Tusket Islands is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.3 in. That's 2.5 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 66in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 18in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 32km/hFebWind Speed: 32km/hMarWind Speed: 31km/hAprWind Speed: 27km/hMayWind Speed: 23km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 32km/hDecWind Speed: 32km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20mphFebWind Speed: 20mphMarWind Speed: 19mphAprWind Speed: 17mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 20mphDecWind Speed: 20mph
Wind Speed

Tusket Islands is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 32km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Tusket Islands is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 20mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph 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 20mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°34°F
Feb1°33°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr5°41°F
May8°46°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov8°46°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Tusket Islands is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°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 Tusket Islands is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 29°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 Tusket Islands 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 Tusket Islands 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
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C38 °F
32 km/h20 mph
145 mm5.7 in
44 cm17 in
Feb
-1 °C29 °F
3 °C37 °F
32 km/h20 mph
132 mm5.2 in
46 cm18 in
Mar
0 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
31 km/h19 mph
138 mm5.4 in
32 cm13 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
6 °C43 °F
27 km/h17 mph
124 mm4.9 in
15 cm6 in
May
7 °C45 °F
9 °C48 °F
23 km/h14 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
12 °C54 °F
21 km/h13 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C56 °F
15 °C59 °F
19 km/h12 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
16 °C61 °F
18 km/h11 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
16 °C60 °F
20 km/h13 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
14 °C57 °F
25 km/h16 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
10 °C50 °F
32 km/h20 mph
124 mm4.9 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
32 km/h20 mph
147 mm5.8 in
26 cm10 in