Climate Insights for Upper Whitehead

Guysborough District Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
November
171 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Upper Whitehead is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,609 mm of precipitation falls per year. Upper Whitehead receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upper Whitehead 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 -5°C. Upper Whitehead experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Upper Whitehead is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 63.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Upper Whitehead receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upper Whitehead 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 23°F. Upper Whitehead experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°FebMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°MarMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°AprMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 1°MayMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°JunMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 15°AugMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°SepMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 16°OctMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 35°FAverage: 31°FMin: 28°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 52°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 61°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Upper Whitehead vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Upper Whitehead vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 28°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 45mmFebPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 59mmMarPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 41mmAprPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 18inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 23inMarPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 16inAprPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 11in
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Upper Whitehead is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,609 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 97 mm. That's 74 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Upper Whitehead receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 202cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Upper Whitehead is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.8 in. That's 2.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Upper Whitehead receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 80in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 26km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 29km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Upper Whitehead is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Upper Whitehead is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 17mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-1°30°F
Feb-2°28°F
Mar0°31°F
Apr3°37°F
May6°43°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec1°35°F

The best time to visit Upper Whitehead 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 98 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°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 Upper Whitehead is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°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 Upper Whitehead 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 Upper Whitehead 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 °C26 °F
2 °C35 °F
28 km/h17 mph
149 mm5.8 in
45 cm18 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C33 °F
28 km/h17 mph
148 mm5.8 in
59 cm23 in
Mar
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C35 °F
26 km/h16 mph
129 mm5.1 in
41 cm16 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
4 °C40 °F
24 km/h15 mph
157 mm6.2 in
24 cm9 in
May
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
21 km/h13 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
12 °C54 °F
20 km/h13 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
17 °C63 °F
19 km/h12 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
20 °C68 °F
19 km/h12 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
18 °C64 °F
22 km/h14 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
23 km/h14 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
28 km/h17 mph
171 mm6.7 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
29 km/h18 mph
159 mm6.2 in
28 cm11 in