Port Elgin Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Port Elgin’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Canada.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Port Elgin. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 24°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Port Elgin by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak. July, the city’s warmest month, sees 256 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 100 mm of snow/rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 116 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Canada Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Port Elgin Temperatures Compared World Wide
Port Elgin’s average annual maximum temperature is 11°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Port Elgin’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Port Elgin climate page.
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