Climate: sun paths

Climate.

Climate: For its interesting position is represents the confluence of various climatic regions. Montreal has been classified as a continental climate with extreme cold winters and hot summers. The temperature variations are quite significant between the seasons with the summer temperatures between 10C – 30C and during the winter from -20C to 5C, so the temperature is a key environmental challenge for this building and maintaining a comfortable internal environment will be a key strategy for the design of the facade and systems.

Humidity: Humidity in Montreal is quite consistent throughout the year, but higher during the summer months, the average annual percentage of humidity is 63.0%.

Wind: The wind in Montreal is generally coming from the South- West and is strongest in during the winter months (17- 38mph) and less strong during the summer (0-17mph). It will be important in the design to avoid circulation the cold winter air so a well-sealed facade and ventilation systems will be important considerations.

Wind Rose.

Average Temperatures and Precipitation. Wind Speed.