Sable Island Weather Records (CA008204700)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sable Island (CA008204700), Nova Scotia, Canada, with 127 years of record.
Key Facts for Sable Island
- Sable Island (CA008204700) is a weather station in Nova Scotia, Canada at 43.93 latitude and -60.02 longitude, 5 m (16 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1891 to 2017, 127 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Sable Island still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sable Island tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 7.8 C (46.0 F) on 14 December 1983.
About the Station
- Location: Nova Scotia, Canada, 43.93 latitude, -60.02 longitude.
- Elevation: 5 m (16 ft).
- Period of record: 1891 to 2017, 127 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 15 |
| 1901 | 23 |
| 1902 | 19 |
| 1903 | 32 |
| 1904 | 27 |
| 1905 | 22 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 29 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 24 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 98 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 2 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 2 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 28 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1934-12-11 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 1942-08-18 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1950-10-04 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1951-08-27 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 166.1 mm (6.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) | 30 January 1894 |
| Feb | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 4 February 1892 |
| Mar | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | 7 March 1899 |
| Apr | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 11 April 1897 |
| May | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) | 23 May 1969 |
| Jun | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) | 12 June 1919 |
| Jul | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | 10 July 1895 |
| Aug | 155.7 mm (6.1 in) | 21 August 1892 |
| Sep | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) | 17 September 1982 |
| Oct | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) | 4 October 1950 |
| Nov | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) | 6 November 1927 |
| Dec | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | 18 December 1964 |
Period of Record Coverage
1897 to 1983| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 92 | 25% | No |
| 1898 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1899 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1900 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1901 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1902 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1903 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1904 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1905 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1906 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1907 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1908 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1909 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1910 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1911 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1912 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1913 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1914 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1915 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1916 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1917 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1918 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1919 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1920 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1921 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1922 | 234 | 64% | No |
| 1923 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1924 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1925 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1926 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1927 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1937 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 December 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min (Tie) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | tie | 64 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 40 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily low min | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 61 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 September 1983 | Sable Island, CA | monthly high max | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 50 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 August 1983 | Sable Island, CA | monthly low min | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 77 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 August 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily low min | 6.2 C (43.2 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 0 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 July 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 74 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 July 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 52 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 June 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 19.0 C (66.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 61 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 12.3 C (54.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 56 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 65 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 19.2 C (66.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 4 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 13.4 C (56.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 70 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 8 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 15.2 C (59.4 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 83 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high max | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 72 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 1 year | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 1 year | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 1 year | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 1983 | Sable Island, CA | daily high min | 7.1 C (44.8 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 76 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
83 complete years, 1898 to 1983| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1898 | 7.7 C | +0.31 C |
| 1899 | 7.2 C | -0.12 C |
| 1900 | 7.9 C | +0.56 C |
| 1901 | 8.1 C | +0.78 C |
| 1902 | 7.8 C | +0.48 C |
| 1903 | 6.8 C | -0.51 C |
| 1904 | 6.6 C | -0.74 C |
| 1905 | 6.4 C | -1.00 C |
| 1906 | 7.4 C | +0.04 C |
| 1907 | 6.6 C | -0.79 C |
| 1908 | 7.5 C | +0.18 C |
| 1909 | 7.5 C | +0.13 C |
| 1910 | 8.1 C | +0.79 C |
| 1911 | 6.9 C | -0.47 C |
| 1912 | 6.5 C | -0.86 C |
| 1913 | 7.5 C | +0.14 C |
| 1914 | 6.0 C | -1.35 C |
| 1915 | 7.0 C | -0.40 C |
| 1916 | 6.8 C | -0.60 C |
| 1917 | 6.9 C | -0.41 C |
| 1918 | 6.6 C | -0.79 C |
| 1919 | 6.7 C | -0.65 C |
| 1920 | 7.2 C | -0.15 C |
| 1923 | 6.0 C | -1.35 C |
| 1924 | 6.7 C | -0.67 C |
| 1925 | 6.5 C | -0.89 C |
| 1926 | 6.5 C | -0.81 C |
| 1927 | 7.7 C | +0.32 C |
| 1928 | 7.4 C | +0.02 C |
| 1929 | 7.0 C | -0.38 C |
| 1930 | 7.6 C | +0.23 C |
| 1931 | 8.5 C | +1.10 C |
| 1932 | 7.5 C | +0.12 C |
| 1933 | 7.4 C | +0.08 C |
| 1934 | 7.2 C | -0.12 C |
| 1935 | 6.4 C | -0.96 C |
| 1936 | 7.6 C | +0.21 C |
| 1937 | 8.2 C | +0.88 C |
| 1938 | 7.8 C | +0.45 C |
| 1939 | 6.7 C | -0.70 C |
| 1940 | 6.9 C | -0.50 C |
| 1941 | 6.3 C | -1.08 C |
| 1942 | 7.9 C | +0.55 C |
| 1943 | 7.1 C | -0.28 C |
| 1944 | 7.4 C | +0.02 C |
| 1945 | 7.6 C | +0.29 C |
| 1946 | 7.7 C | +0.38 C |
| 1948 | 6.5 C | -0.87 C |
| 1949 | 8.3 C | +0.99 C |
| 1950 | 7.4 C | +0.07 C |
| 1951 | 9.3 C | +1.96 C |
| 1952 | 8.6 C | +1.22 C |
| 1953 | 8.5 C | +1.10 C |
| 1954 | 8.4 C | +1.01 C |
| 1955 | 7.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1956 | 7.5 C | +0.10 C |
| 1957 | 7.4 C | +0.03 C |
| 1958 | 8.2 C | +0.81 C |
| 1959 | 6.7 C | -0.63 C |
| 1960 | 8.3 C | +0.91 C |
| 1961 | 7.6 C | +0.20 C |
| 1962 | 6.9 C | -0.44 C |
| 1963 | 7.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1964 | 6.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1965 | 6.4 C | -0.97 C |
| 1966 | 7.5 C | +0.13 C |
| 1967 | 7.8 C | +0.47 C |
| 1968 | 7.5 C | +0.16 C |
| 1969 | 8.1 C | +0.77 C |
| 1970 | 7.7 C | +0.37 C |
| 1971 | 7.8 C | +0.45 C |
| 1972 | 7.1 C | -0.22 C |
| 1973 | 7.4 C | +0.08 C |
| 1974 | 6.9 C | -0.48 C |
| 1975 | 6.9 C | -0.41 C |
| 1976 | 7.8 C | +0.47 C |
| 1977 | 7.6 C | +0.22 C |
| 1978 | 7.2 C | -0.15 C |
| 1979 | 7.9 C | +0.58 C |
| 1980 | 6.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1981 | 8.5 C | +1.15 C |
| 1982 | 7.4 C | +0.06 C |
| 1983 | 8.5 C | +1.13 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.07 C (0.01 to 0.13) per decade over 1898 to 1983. In Fahrenheit: 0.13 F (0.03 to 0.23) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 83 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.07 C (0.01 to 0.13) per decade | 0.13 F (0.03 to 0.23) per decade | 1898 to 1983 | 83 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.06 C (0.00 to 0.12) per decade | 0.11 F (0.00 to 0.22) per decade | 1898 to 1983 | 83 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.08 C (0.02 to 0.14) per decade | 0.14 F (0.04 to 0.25) per decade | 1898 to 1983 | 83 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1891 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 1951 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 87 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 1920 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | 87 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) | 1950 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 93 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 249.0 mm (9.8 in) | 1892 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 93 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 26 days | 1894 | 14 days | 93 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | n/a |
| 1892 | n/a |
| 1893 | n/a |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | n/a |
| 1896 | n/a |
| 1897 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1898 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1899 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1900 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1901 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1902 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1903 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1904 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1905 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1906 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1907 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1908 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1909 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1910 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1911 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1912 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1913 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1914 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1915 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1916 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1917 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1918 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1919 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1920 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1921 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1922 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1923 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1924 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1925 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1926 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1927 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1928 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1929 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1930 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1931 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1932 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1933 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1934 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1935 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1936 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1937 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1938 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1939 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1940 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1941 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1942 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1943 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1944 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1945 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1946 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1947 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1948 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1949 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1950 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1951 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1952 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1953 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1954 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1955 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1956 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1957 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1958 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1959 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1960 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1961 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1962 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1963 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1964 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1965 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1966 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1967 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1968 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1969 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1970 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1971 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1972 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1973 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1974 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1975 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1976 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1977 | 22.7 C (72.9 F) |
| 1978 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1979 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 1980 | 22.0 C (71.6 F) |
| 1981 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1982 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 1983 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | n/a |
| 1892 | n/a |
| 1893 | n/a |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | n/a |
| 1896 | n/a |
| 1897 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1898 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1899 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1900 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1901 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1902 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1903 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1904 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1905 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1906 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1907 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1908 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1909 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1910 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1911 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1912 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1913 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1914 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1915 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1916 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1917 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1918 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1919 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1920 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1921 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1922 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1923 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1924 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1925 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1926 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1927 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1928 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1929 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1930 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1931 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1932 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1933 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1934 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1935 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1936 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1937 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1938 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1939 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1940 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1941 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1942 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1943 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1944 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1945 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1946 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1947 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1948 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1949 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1950 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1951 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1952 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1953 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1954 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1955 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1956 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1957 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1958 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1959 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1960 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1961 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1962 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1963 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1964 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1965 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1966 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1967 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1968 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1969 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1970 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1971 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1972 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1973 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1974 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1975 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1976 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1977 | -11.9 C (10.6 F) |
| 1978 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1979 | -15.4 C (4.3 F) |
| 1980 | -12.4 C (9.7 F) |
| 1981 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 1982 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1983 | -10.1 C (13.8 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1892 | 155.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1893 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1894 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1895 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1896 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1897 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1898 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1899 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1900 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1901 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1902 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1903 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1904 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1905 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1906 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1907 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1908 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1909 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1910 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1911 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1912 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1913 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1914 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1915 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1916 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1917 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1918 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1919 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1920 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1921 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1922 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1923 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1924 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1925 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1926 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1927 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1928 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1929 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1930 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1931 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1932 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1933 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1934 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1935 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1936 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1937 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1939 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1940 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1941 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1942 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1943 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1944 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1945 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1946 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1949 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1951 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1952 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1953 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1956 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1958 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1959 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1961 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1964 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1965 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1966 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1968 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1971 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1977 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 130.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1979 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 74.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1983 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1892 | 249.0 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1893 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1894 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1895 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1896 | 93.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1897 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1898 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1899 | 109.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1900 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1901 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1902 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1903 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1904 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1905 | 77.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1906 | 150.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1907 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1908 | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1909 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1910 | 171.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1911 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1912 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1913 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1914 | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1915 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1916 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1917 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1918 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1919 | 196.1 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1920 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1921 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1922 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1923 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1924 | 176.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1925 | 107.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1926 | 187.8 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1927 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1928 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1929 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1930 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1931 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1932 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1933 | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1934 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1935 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1936 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1937 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1938 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1939 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1940 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1941 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1942 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1943 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1945 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1946 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1947 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 89.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1950 | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1951 | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1952 | 91.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1953 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1954 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 136.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1957 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1958 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1959 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1960 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1961 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1962 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1963 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1965 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1966 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1967 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1968 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1969 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1970 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1971 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1973 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1974 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1976 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1977 | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1978 | 145.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1979 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1980 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1982 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1983 | 166.7 mm (6.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 16 days |
| 1892 | 14 days |
| 1893 | 14 days |
| 1894 | 26 days |
| 1895 | 16 days |
| 1896 | 13 days |
| 1897 | 11 days |
| 1898 | 12 days |
| 1899 | 13 days |
| 1900 | 11 days |
| 1901 | 25 days |
| 1902 | 12 days |
| 1903 | 11 days |
| 1904 | 17 days |
| 1905 | 13 days |
| 1906 | 14 days |
| 1907 | 10 days |
| 1908 | 14 days |
| 1909 | 11 days |
| 1910 | 12 days |
| 1911 | 15 days |
| 1912 | 13 days |
| 1913 | 22 days |
| 1914 | 22 days |
| 1915 | 12 days |
| 1916 | 14 days |
| 1917 | 12 days |
| 1918 | 14 days |
| 1919 | 20 days |
| 1920 | 22 days |
| 1921 | 22 days |
| 1922 | 15 days |
| 1923 | 18 days |
| 1924 | 10 days |
| 1925 | 14 days |
| 1926 | 11 days |
| 1927 | 17 days |
| 1928 | 21 days |
| 1929 | 13 days |
| 1930 | 26 days |
| 1931 | 13 days |
| 1932 | 10 days |
| 1933 | 12 days |
| 1934 | 11 days |
| 1935 | 13 days |
| 1936 | 14 days |
| 1937 | 14 days |
| 1938 | 17 days |
| 1939 | 10 days |
| 1940 | 12 days |
| 1941 | 15 days |
| 1942 | 26 days |
| 1943 | 11 days |
| 1944 | 13 days |
| 1945 | 22 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 12 days |
| 1948 | 9 days |
| 1949 | 12 days |
| 1950 | 12 days |
| 1951 | 14 days |
| 1952 | 12 days |
| 1953 | 18 days |
| 1954 | 14 days |
| 1955 | 15 days |
| 1956 | 14 days |
| 1957 | 13 days |
| 1958 | 13 days |
| 1959 | 13 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 14 days |
| 1962 | 13 days |
| 1963 | 15 days |
| 1964 | 21 days |
| 1965 | 17 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 12 days |
| 1968 | 13 days |
| 1969 | 12 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 14 days |
| 1972 | 17 days |
| 1973 | 19 days |
| 1974 | 12 days |
| 1975 | 11 days |
| 1976 | 12 days |
| 1977 | 12 days |
| 1978 | 13 days |
| 1979 | 19 days |
| 1980 | 14 days |
| 1981 | 18 days |
| 1982 | 11 days |
| 1983 | 13 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
83 years with a frostAcross 83 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Sable Island falls on 27 April and the median first autumn frost on 19 November, which leaves a median of 204 days between them.
In 1954 to 1983 the median growing season was 200 days. That is 6 days fewer than in 1898 to 1929.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -0.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1898 to 1929) | Recent period (1954 to 1983) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 27 April | 28 April | 26 April | 2 days earlier | -0.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 19 November | 20 November | 15 November | 5 days earlier | -0.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 204 days | 206 days | 200 days | 6 days fewer | -0.7 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
92 years, 1891 to 1983A day with at least 61.2 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 148.0 mm (5.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 114.9 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) | Longer than the 92 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 92 years of values from 1891 to 1983.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 166.1 mm (6.5 in) in 1950; 155.7 mm (6.1 in) in 1892; 140.7 mm (5.5 in) in 1919.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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