climate, with some oceanic characteristics (hence, windy and unstable), with cold winters, when the average temperature is a few degrees below freezing, and quite warm, rainy summers.
Halifax is a city of 440,000 inhabitants, located in southeastern Canada, in the province of Nova Scotia, of which it is the capital, on the Atlantic coast, and at almost 45 degrees north latitude.
is abundant, since it amounts to 1,450 millimeters (57 inches) per year, in fact disturbances pass in all seasons, due to the continuous clashes of air masses.
fall per year. It usually snows from mid-November to mid-April. The heaviest snowfall in a day was of 66 cm (26 in) and occurred in February 2004.
of the year, the temperature drops to at least -15 °C (5 °F) every year. The coldest record is -28.5 °C (-19.3 °F), set in January 1993. In January 2004, the monthly daily average was -10.1 °C (13.8 °F).
even in the middle of winter, which bring temperatures above freezing and rainfall.
, usually no more than two or three days, during which the temperature can reach 30/32 °C (86 °F). The highest record is 35 °C (95 °F), set in August 1995.
From August to October, every now and then Halifax and Nova Scotia can be affected by
from the Atlantic, which turn towards the northeast after having affected the Caribbean. They generally arrive weakened because they have to cross a cold sea, however they can still bring heavy rains and strong winds.
does not freeze in winter, except in the most enclosed and protected bays. In summer, the sea is very cool, if not cold, for swimming, however, it is definitely warmer than in the rest of Canada.
The weather data are taken at the international airport, which is located 15 km (9 mi) north of the city (and the coast), and therefore is a little colder in winter.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-5.6 °C, with a minimum of
-10.1 °C and a maximum of
-1.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-28.5 °C in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10 °C. However, it reached
15.4 °C in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
125.9 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
1.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-5.1 °C, with a minimum of
-9.7 °C and a maximum of
-0.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-19 °C. However, it dropped to
-27.3 °C in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9 °C. However, it reached
17.5 °C in February 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
111 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
0.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1 °C, with a minimum of
-5.4 °C and a maximum of
3.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14 °C. However, it dropped to
-20.7 °C in March 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
27.2 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
120.2 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
0.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.4 °C, with a minimum of
-0.3 °C and a maximum of
9.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.8 °C in April 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
29.5 °C in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
106.4 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
1.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10 °C, with a minimum of
4.6 °C and a maximum of
15.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.6 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
109.7 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
9.8 °C and a maximum of
20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.8 °C in June 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.4 °C in June 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
89.8 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
6.5 °C in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in July 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
86.7 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
14.1 °C and a maximum of
24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.1 °C in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in August 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
90.5 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.1 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
34.2 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
107.3 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.2 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
13.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.7 °C in October 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.5 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
139.8 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.8 °C, with a minimum of
0 °C and a maximum of
7.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.5 °C in November 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
23.2 °C in November 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
159.1 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.8 °C, with a minimum of
-5.8 °C and a maximum of
2.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-22.3 °C in December 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12.5 °C. However, it reached
17 °C in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
146.9 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.