Climate Insights for Williams Point

Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
November
135 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Williams Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,244 mm of precipitation falls per year. Williams Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Williams Point 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 -7°C. Williams Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Williams Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 49 in of precipitation falls per year. Williams Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Williams Point 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 19°F. Williams Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 30°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°F
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Temperatures in Williams Point vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°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 May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Williams Point vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 68°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 64mmFebPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 60mmMarPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 48mmAprPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 43mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 25inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 24inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 19inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 11inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 17in
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Williams Point is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,244 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 80 mm. That's 55 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. Williams Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 262cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 64cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Williams Point is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.1 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. Williams Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 103in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
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Williams Point 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 December, averaging 22km/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 8km/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.Williams Point 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 December, 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-3°26°F
Feb-4°25°F
Mar-1°30°F
Apr3°38°F
May8°47°F
Jun15°58°F
Jul20°67°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov5°40°F
Dec-1°31°F

The best time to visit Williams Point is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 85 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 Williams Point is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 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 Williams Point 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 Williams Point 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
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C32 °F
20 km/h13 mph
122 mm4.8 in
64 cm25 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
0 °C31 °F
21 km/h13 mph
113 mm4.5 in
60 cm24 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
2 °C36 °F
20 km/h12 mph
95 mm3.8 in
48 cm19 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
6 °C43 °F
18 km/h11 mph
105 mm4.1 in
29 cm11 in
May
5 °C41 °F
11 °C53 °F
16 km/h10 mph
80 mm3.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
18 °C64 °F
16 km/h10 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
23 °C73 °F
14 km/h9 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
23 °C73 °F
15 km/h9 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
19 °C67 °F
17 km/h11 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
8 °C46 °F
21 km/h13 mph
135 mm5.3 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C36 °F
22 km/h13 mph
123 mm4.8 in
43 cm17 in