Climate Insights for York Harbour

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low17°F low
Wettest
November
181 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in York Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,543 mm of precipitation falls per year. York Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. York Harbour 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 -8°C. York Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in York Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 60.7 in of precipitation falls per year. York Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. York Harbour 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°F. York Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -7°FebMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°MarMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°AprMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°MayMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°JunMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 9°JulMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°SepMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 26°F
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Temperatures in York Harbour 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 20°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in York Harbour 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 67°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 145mmSnow: 94mmFebPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 99mmMarPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 78mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 181mmSnow: 44mmDecPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 100mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 37inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 39inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 18inDecPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 39in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

York Harbour is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,543 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 181 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 97 mm. That's 84 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. York Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 476cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 100cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.York Harbour is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.8 in. That's 3.3 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. York Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 187in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

York Harbour 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 23km/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 9km/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 22km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.York Harbour 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 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for York Harbour 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 York Harbour 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 °C20 °F
-2 °C28 °F
21 km/h13 mph
145 mm5.7 in
94 cm37 in
Feb
-8 °C17 °F
-3 °C27 °F
22 km/h13 mph
136 mm5.4 in
99 cm39 in
Mar
-5 °C22 °F
0 °C31 °F
19 km/h12 mph
114 mm4.5 in
78 cm31 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C39 °F
18 km/h11 mph
104 mm4.1 in
44 cm17 in
May
3 °C38 °F
8 °C47 °F
15 km/h9 mph
97 mm3.8 in
13 cm5 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
14 °C57 °F
15 km/h9 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h8 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
20 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
16 °C60 °F
17 km/h11 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C44 °F
11 °C51 °F
18 km/h11 mph
134 mm5.3 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
5 °C42 °F
22 km/h14 mph
181 mm7.1 in
44 cm18 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
1 °C33 °F
23 km/h14 mph
162 mm6.4 in
100 cm39 in