Climate Insights for West Bay

Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
15°C peak59°F peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low2°F low
Wettest
November
115 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in West Bay is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,096 mm of precipitation falls per year. West Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Bay 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 -17°C. West Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in West Bay is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 43.2 in of precipitation falls per year. West Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Bay 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 2°F. West Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -15°FebMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -17°MarMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°AprMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -5°MayMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°JunMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°JulMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 9°AugMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°SepMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°OctMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°NovMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°DecMax: -4°Average: -6°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°FAverage: 11°FMin: 6°FFebMax: 14°FAverage: 7°FMin: 2°FMarMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 12°FAprMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FMayMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 30°FMin: 27°FDecMax: 26°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°F
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in West Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in West Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 54°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 2°F and an average temperature of 7°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 73mmFebPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 56mmMarPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 89mmAprPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 59mmMayPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 50mmJunPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 19mmNovPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 65mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 81mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 29inFebPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 22inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 35inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 23inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 20inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 26inDecPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 32in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

West Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,096 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 115 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 58 mm. That's 56 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. West Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 499cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.West Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.3 in. That's 2.2 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. West Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 197in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

West Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 11km/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, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.West Bay is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 7mph 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, 13mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for West Bay 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 West Bay 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
-15 °C6 °F
-9 °C17 °F
26 km/h16 mph
81 mm3.2 in
73 cm29 in
Feb
-17 °C2 °F
-10 °C14 °F
25 km/h16 mph
58 mm2.3 in
56 cm22 in
Mar
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
23 km/h14 mph
100 mm3.9 in
89 cm35 in
Apr
-5 °C24 °F
0 °C33 °F
20 km/h12 mph
83 mm3.3 in
59 cm23 in
May
0 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
18 km/h11 mph
97 mm3.8 in
50 cm20 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
9 °C49 °F
18 km/h11 mph
95 mm3.7 in
7 cm3 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
14 °C58 °F
16 km/h10 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h10 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
12 °C53 °F
20 km/h12 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
7 °C44 °F
21 km/h13 mph
78 mm3.1 in
19 cm7 in
Nov
-3 °C27 °F
1 °C33 °F
24 km/h15 mph
115 mm4.5 in
65 cm26 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-4 °C26 °F
27 km/h17 mph
98 mm3.8 in
81 cm32 in