Port Hardy Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Port Hardy’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
Visitors to Port Hardy will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August to a chilly 7°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Port Hardy by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 202 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 19 days.
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 Hardy Temperatures Compared World Wide
Port Hardy’s average annual maximum temperature is 13°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.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°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 Hardy’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Port Hardy climate page.
Current temperature in Port Hardy
