Climate Insights for Aklavik
Northwest Territories, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Aklavik is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 321 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 64 mm of rainfall. Aklavik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Aklavik is cold. The average annual temperature is 20°F and approximately 12.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Aklavik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Aklavik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Aklavik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 86°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 59°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°F and an average temperature of -12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Aklavik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 321 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 8 mm. That's 55 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.Aklavik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.3 in. That's 2.2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Aklavik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Aklavik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aklavik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aklavik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.