Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Happy Valley-Goose Bay features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -15 °C (5 °F) and 16 °C (62 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -33 °C (-27 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (91 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1257 mm (49.5 inches) and receives 170 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Happy Valley-Goose Bay enjoys an average of 2155 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 35 minutes to 16 hours 53 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 11 to 16 °C (51 - 62 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -15 to -9 °C (5 - 16 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Happy Valley-Goose Bay experiences 12 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 186 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 4°C (39°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
| Mean maximum | 1°C (35°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Average high | -11°C (12°F) |
-10°C (13°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
| Daily mean | -15°C (5°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
| Average low | -19°C (-3°F) |
-20°C (-4°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-13°C (10°F) |
| Mean minimum | -28°C (-19°F) |
-29°C (-20°F) |
-24°C (-10°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-14°C (6°F) |
-24°C (-12°F) |
| Minimum | -33°C (-27°F) |
-32°C (-26°F) |
-26°C (-14°F) |
-19°C (-1°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-10°C (13°F) |
-20°C (-3°F) |
-27°C (-15°F) |
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay usually has the most precipitation in June, August and November, with an average of 15 rainy days and 134 mm (5.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are January, February and April. On average, 73 mm (2.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 74 (2.9) | 59 (2.3) | 90 (3.5) | 85 (3.4) | 108 (4.3) | 121 (4.8) | 117 (4.6) | 135 (5.3) | 106 (4.2) | 98 (3.9) | 144 (5.7) | 117 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
The sunniest months in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are March, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 8 hours 10 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Happy Valley-Goose Bay: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 4 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 98 | 172 | 204 | 202 | 202 | 199 | 303 | 251 | 200 | 134 | 88 | 95 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 8h 8m | 9h 50m | 11h 55m | 14h 2m | 15h 54m | 16h 53m | 16h 20m | 14h 39m | 12h 36m | 10h 30m | 8h 36m | 7h 35m |
Happy Valley-Goose Bay experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 7 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Happy Valley-Goose Bay UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Happy Valley-Goose Bay's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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