Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -5 °C (23 °F) and 17 °C (63 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -18 °C (-1 °F) or can rise to as high as 25 °C (78 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1217 mm (47.9 inches) and receives 167 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove enjoys an average of 2504 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 12 minutes to 16 hours 12 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 13 to 17 °C (56 - 63 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from -5 to -3 °C (23 - 27 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 135 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 10°C (50°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
| Mean maximum | 7°C (44°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Average high | -1°C (31°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
| Daily mean | -3°C (26°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
| Average low | -6°C (22°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
| Mean minimum | -11°C (13°F) |
-14°C (6°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
| Minimum | -13°C (9°F) |
-18°C (-1°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada with other places around the world.
Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 17 rainy days and 121 mm (4.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove are January, July and August. On average, 77 mm (3.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 82 (3.2) | 94 (3.7) | 107 (4.2) | 115 (4.5) | 99 (3.9) | 95 (3.7) | 71 (2.8) | 79 (3.1) | 113 (4.5) | 118 (4.6) | 118 (4.6) | 126 (5.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
The sunniest months in Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 28 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 8 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 78 | 141 | 205 | 224 | 240 | 294 | 346 | 323 | 246 | 194 | 124 | 84 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 8h 40m | 10h 7m | 11h 56m | 13h 47m | 15h 22m | 16h 12m | 15h 45m | 14h 19m | 12h 32m | 10h 42m | 9h 4m | 8h 12m |
Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November 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 Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove. 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 Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove'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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