Climate Insights for Vieux-Poste

Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
August
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low12°F low
Wettest
November
171 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vieux-Poste is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,423 mm of precipitation falls per year. Vieux-Poste receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vieux-Poste 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 -11°C. Vieux-Poste experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Vieux-Poste is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 56 in of precipitation falls per year. Vieux-Poste receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vieux-Poste 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 12°F. Vieux-Poste experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°MarMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°AprMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°MayMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 2°JunMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 7°JulMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°SepMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 11°OctMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°NovMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°FMarMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 35°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 59°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°F
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Temperatures in Vieux-Poste vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. 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 -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Vieux-Poste vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. 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 12°F and the daily average is 17°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 81mmFebPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 80mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 76mmAprPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 64mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 32inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 30inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 18inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 25in
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Snow (in)

Vieux-Poste is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,423 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 95 mm. That's 76 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. Vieux-Poste receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 401cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Vieux-Poste is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.7 in. That's 3 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. Vieux-Poste receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 158in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 27km/hFebWind Speed: 26km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 23km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Vieux-Poste 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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h 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 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Vieux-Poste 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 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5mph 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, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vieux-Poste 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 Vieux-Poste 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
-10 °C15 °F
-4 °C25 °F
27 km/h17 mph
111 mm4.4 in
81 cm32 in
Feb
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
26 km/h16 mph
97 mm3.8 in
80 cm32 in
Mar
-6 °C20 °F
-2 °C29 °F
25 km/h15 mph
105 mm4.1 in
76 cm30 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C35 °F
23 km/h14 mph
108 mm4.3 in
46 cm18 in
May
2 °C36 °F
5 °C41 °F
21 km/h13 mph
95 mm3.7 in
14 cm5 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
10 °C49 °F
21 km/h13 mph
124 mm4.9 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
14 °C57 °F
20 km/h13 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
16 °C61 °F
20 km/h13 mph
121 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
13 °C56 °F
23 km/h14 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
23 km/h14 mph
117 mm4.6 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
0 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
28 km/h17 mph
171 mm6.7 in
36 cm14 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C30 °F
28 km/h18 mph
122 mm4.8 in
64 cm25 in