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A twelve-month profile of temperature, precipitation, and daylight duration

Cape Breton Highlands National Park Climate and Monthly Atmospheric Patterns

Explore the long-term monthly climate patterns for Cape Breton Highlands National Park based on data from 1991 to 2020. These metrics provide a representative view of atmospheric conditions, including average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, and annual daylight shifts. All measurements are derived from a single coordinate and reflect historical averages rather than current weather or site-wide conditions.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing thirty years of average temperature ranges and daily precipitation rates across the calendar.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Climatological normals from a representative park coordinate at 168 meters of elevation show average monthly mean temperatures rising from -6.53 degrees Celsius in February to 18.29 degrees Celsius in August. Average daily precipitation rates remain steady across the twelve months, ranging from a daily average of 2.6 millimeters in May up to 3.85 millimeters in December.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 3.9 mm/day-20°-10°0°10°20°30°-5°-7°-4°1°7°12°17°18°15°9°4°-1°012343.132.82.92.632.72.83.13.73.73.9JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
5.5 °C
Warmest month
August
Coolest month
February
Wettest month
December
Twelve-month climate

Exploring average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, wind, and calculated daylight.

Twelve Month Climate and Weather Profile for Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Monthly climate records from a representative elevation of 168.03 meters allow users to trace long-term trends in average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates. Comparing annual patterns of relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours provides a complete climatological model of the coastal Nova Scotia landscape.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-5.5 °C-15.2° to 5.6°3.1 mm/day90.1%8.9 m/s8.8 hours
February-6.5 °C-17.1° to 4.1°3 mm/day90.7%8.4 m/s10.1 hours
March-3.6 °C-14.3° to 5.8°2.8 mm/day88.8%8.1 m/s11.7 hours
April1.2 °C-6.1° to 11.4°2.9 mm/day86.6%7.4 m/s13.4 hours
May6.5 °C-0.9° to 17.3°2.6 mm/day84.6%6.5 m/s14.8 hours
June12.2 °C4° to 21.5°3 mm/day83.5%6.1 m/s15.6 hours
July17.5 °C10.4° to 25°2.7 mm/day82.2%5.8 m/s15.2 hours
August18.3 °C12.1° to 25.6°2.8 mm/day80.5%5.9 m/s14 hours
September14.6 °C6.9° to 23.5°3.1 mm/day81.2%6.8 m/s12.3 hours
October8.9 °C1.7° to 18.6°3.7 mm/day83.3%7.7 m/s10.6 hours
November3.5 °C-3.8° to 14°3.7 mm/day85.8%8.2 m/s9.1 hours
December-1.5 °C-10° to 8.3°3.9 mm/day88%8.9 m/s8.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Evaluating calculated monthly contrasts in temperature, wind, humidity, and daylight duration.

Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Patterns in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Long-term climatology data from a representative elevation in Cape Breton Highlands National Park reveals distinct seasonal shifts when comparing the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest months. Monthly comparisons clarify the annual distribution of precipitation, humidity, and daylight duration based on long-term average calculations.
Warmest month
August18.3 °C
Coolest month
February-6.5 °C
Wettest month
December3.9 mm/day
Driest month
May2.6 mm/day
Most humid month
February90.7%
Windiest month
January8.9 m/s
Longest daylight
June15.6 hours

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Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Compare Cape Breton Highlands National Park Climate with Other Protected Areas

Expanding your research beyond Cape Breton Highlands National Park allows direct comparison of meteorological patterns across diverse Canadian protected areas and coastal landscapes. Comparing standardized monthly temperature normals, precipitation rhythms, wind conditions, and daylight hours reveals distinct atmospheric differences shaped by regional geography and varying terrain.
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Dive deeper into the mapped context and protected landscape of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Understanding its regional geography and specific natural terrain provides valuable insights for any atlas exploration. This structured approach to park discovery reveals the unique geographic characteristics and boundaries of this significant national park.

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