1983 is a fairly balanced year, with steady snow, a good amount of rain, and a warmer summer.

February is the snowiest month at 112.8 cm, including a heavy 45.4 cm snowfall on February 12. It’s also the coldest month, averaging -7.9°C, with the lowest temperature of -19.0°C showing up twice, on February 17 and again on December 20. By the end of the year, snow totals 221.6 cm.

Rain adds up to 903.7 mm. May stands out with 143.2 mm, and the heaviest single rainfall comes later, on July 22, with 57.0 mm. It’s the kind of summer rain that feels loud when it hits, even if it doesn’t last all day.

Summer leans warm. July is the hottest month, averaging 25.2°C, while the highest daily temperature shows up earlier, on June 22, reaching 32.0°C. That early heat can catch you a bit off guard.

There are 8 storms that form this year, including 4 tropical storms, 3 hurricanes, and 1 major hurricane, with none reaching Atlantic Canada.

The average temperature sits at 7.9°C with fern yarn representing the year.