Climate Insights for Villagedale

Municipality of the District of Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
December
141 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Villagedale is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,386 mm of precipitation falls per year. Villagedale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Villagedale 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Villagedale is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 54.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Villagedale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Villagedale 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 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 62in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°FebMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°MarMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°AprMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°MayMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°JunMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°AugMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°OctMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°NovMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 37°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 48°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 63°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Villagedale vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Villagedale vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 32°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 141mmSnow: 39mmFebPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 45mmMarPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 141mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 8in
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Villagedale is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,386 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 89 mm. That's 52 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 45cm.Villagedale is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.5 in. That's 2 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 62in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 18in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 26km/hMarWind Speed: 26km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Villagedale is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 26km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Villagedale is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°33°F
Feb0°32°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr5°41°F
May9°48°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec3°37°F

The best time to visit Villagedale is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 91 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Villagedale is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 28°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 Villagedale 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 Villagedale 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 °C29 °F
3 °C38 °F
26 km/h16 mph
141 mm5.5 in
39 cm16 in
Feb
-2 °C28 °F
3 °C37 °F
26 km/h16 mph
136 mm5.4 in
45 cm18 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
4 °C39 °F
26 km/h16 mph
134 mm5.3 in
32 cm12 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
23 km/h14 mph
129 mm5.1 in
16 cm6 in
May
7 °C45 °F
11 °C51 °F
20 km/h12 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
14 °C58 °F
18 km/h11 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
18 °C64 °F
16 km/h10 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C60 °F
19 °C66 °F
16 km/h10 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
18 °C64 °F
18 km/h11 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
15 °C59 °F
21 km/h13 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C42 °F
10 °C50 °F
26 km/h16 mph
125 mm4.9 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
1 °C33 °F
5 °C42 °F
26 km/h16 mph
141 mm5.5 in
20 cm8 in