Climate Insights for Wards Brook

Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
November
133 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wards Brook is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,298 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wards Brook receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wards Brook 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Wards Brook experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Wards Brook is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 51.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Wards Brook receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wards Brook 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°F. Wards Brook experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°FebMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°MarMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°AprMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 1°MayMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°AugMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°DecMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 30°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°F
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Temperatures in Wards Brook vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Wards Brook vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 24°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 59mmFebPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 53mmMarPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 40mmAprPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 23inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 21inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 16inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Wards Brook is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,298 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 90 mm. That's 43 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. Wards Brook receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 230cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Wards Brook is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.5 in. That's 1.7 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. Wards Brook receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 90in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Wards Brook is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 21km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Wards Brook 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 November, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-4°24°F
Feb-4°24°F
Mar-1°30°F
Apr3°38°F
May8°47°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov3°38°F
Dec-2°29°F

The best time to visit Wards Brook is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 92 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Wards Brook is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 19°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 Wards Brook 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 Wards Brook 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
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C31 °F
21 km/h13 mph
119 mm4.7 in
59 cm23 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C31 °F
21 km/h13 mph
110 mm4.3 in
53 cm21 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
2 °C36 °F
20 km/h12 mph
115 mm4.5 in
40 cm16 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
7 °C44 °F
18 km/h11 mph
106 mm4.2 in
16 cm6 in
May
6 °C42 °F
11 °C53 °F
17 km/h10 mph
94 mm3.7 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
20 °C68 °F
14 km/h9 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C60 °F
21 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
18 °C65 °F
17 km/h10 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
14 °C57 °F
19 km/h12 mph
109 mm4.3 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
6 °C43 °F
21 km/h13 mph
133 mm5.2 in
21 cm8 in
Dec
-5 °C24 °F
1 °C34 °F
21 km/h13 mph
126 mm5 in
38 cm15 in