Climate Insights for Wabush

Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
July
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-25°C low-13°F low
Wettest
July
131 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Wabush is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 982 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wabush receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wabush is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Wabush experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Wabush is cold. The average annual temperature is 28°F and approximately 38.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Wabush receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wabush is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°F. Wabush experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -15°Average: -20°Min: -24°FebMax: -15°Average: -20°Min: -25°MarMax: -8°Average: -13°Min: -17°AprMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -9°MayMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°JunMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°SepMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 5°OctMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: 0°NovMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°DecMax: -11°Average: -15°Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°FAverage: -3°FMin: -10°FFebMax: 5°FAverage: -4°FMin: -13°FMarMax: 18°FAverage: 9°FMin: 1°FAprMax: 31°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 38°FMin: 30°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 15°FDecMax: 12°FAverage: 6°FMin: -1°F
Max
Average
Min

Wabush has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Wabush has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 80°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 58°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -4°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 17°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 41mmFebPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 36mmMarPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 52mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 57mmMayPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 31mmJunPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 32mmNovPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 63mmDecPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 55mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 20inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 22inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 12inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 25inDecPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 22in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Wabush is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 982 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 37 mm. That's 94 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Wabush receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 374cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Wabush is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.5 in. That's 3.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Wabush receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 147in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Wabush is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Wabush is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wabush 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 Wabush 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
-24 °C-10 °F
-15 °C5 °F
18 km/h11 mph
42 mm1.6 in
41 cm16 in
Feb
-25 °C-13 °F
-15 °C5 °F
18 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.5 in
36 cm14 in
Mar
-17 °C1 °F
-8 °C18 °F
18 km/h11 mph
55 mm2.2 in
52 cm20 in
Apr
-9 °C16 °F
-1 °C31 °F
17 km/h11 mph
67 mm2.7 in
57 cm22 in
May
-1 °C30 °F
8 °C46 °F
16 km/h10 mph
84 mm3.3 in
31 cm12 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
15 km/h10 mph
95 mm3.8 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
19 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
18 °C65 °F
15 km/h9 mph
129 mm5.1 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
13 °C55 °F
18 km/h11 mph
102 mm4 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
6 °C42 °F
18 km/h11 mph
98 mm3.9 in
32 cm13 in
Nov
-10 °C15 °F
-4 °C25 °F
18 km/h11 mph
75 mm3 in
63 cm25 in
Dec
-18 °C-1 °F
-11 °C12 °F
18 km/h11 mph
66 mm2.6 in
55 cm22 in