Grand Étang, Nova Scotia

Area Coastal lake and protected area in Nova Scotia

On Cape Breton Island, Grand Étang centers on a lake and small community; visitors use lakeside trails, enjoy seasonal outdoors activities and local cultural events.

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Grand Étang, Nova Scotia
46.5501, -61.0318

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Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1366 mm/year), wettest in December.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° -1°

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -2°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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