Yearly Totals1,388 mm is the average annual amount of precipitation in Halifax.
The average maximum temperature in Halifax is 37.9˚C, and the average minimum temperature is -25.9˚C. 63.8˚C is the temperature range for Halifax. |
The ClimateHalifax has a maritime climate. It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and has an average precipitation of over 1,000 mm per year. On average, Halifax experiences 1388 mm of precipitation each year, or 115.7 mm each month. The driest months are June and July, which only experience an average of 94 mm of precipitation, where as the wetter month, November, experiences an average of 143 mm of precipitation.
Since Nova Scotia is surrounded by water and Halifax is on the coast, water plays a large role in influencing the weather and climate. The Atlantic Ocean and The Bay of Fundy are relatively cool in the summer, ranging from about 8°C to 12°C. These waters help keep the Halifax air temperature cool in the summer. The same waters also moderate the winter air in Halifax, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 4°C. Over the past 14 years, the average maximum temperature in Halifax has been 37.9°C, and the minimum temperature has been -25.9°C. Halifax is know to have large snow storms in the winter months and large rain storms in the spring months. Sometimes there is so much snow, Haligonians can't even leave their houses, let alone drive. Many older houses are not as stable and are falling apart under the weight of the snow. Haligonians must make sure they have enough food to survive a long winter snowed into their house. Since there is also a lot of rain, floods are a concern. The rain creates puddles so large that it is imposible to drive on the roads. |
The Growing SeasonClimate Change |
The growing season in Halifax ranges from March to October 31. This could also be measured from 10 days after the average daily temperature is above 5°C until a minimum daily temperature of 0°C. When the weather starts to get warmer and the precipitation levels increase, the growing season begins.
Climate change is predicted to affect the Appalation region greatly. It is predicted that there will be more floods, droughts and hotter summers. As you can see in the graph below, it is predicted that the seasons will become hotter and the growing season will be mush elongated. It has also been predicted that the warmer summers will lead to more ozone pollution, and will increase the health risks for humans, animals and plants alike. Forests may be in special danger of the increasing ozone hazard, as the warming may result in many harmful insects. |