Climate Insights for Akulivik

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
August
11°C peak51°F peak
Coldest
February
-27°C low-16°F low
Wettest
August
95 mm rain3.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Akulivik is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 557 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 95 mm of rainfall. Akulivik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Akulivik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Akulivik is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 21.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.7 in of rainfall. Akulivik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -16°F. Akulivik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -20°Average: -22°Min: -23°FebMax: -23°Average: -25°Min: -27°MarMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -21°AprMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -13°MayMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -4°JunMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 1°JulMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°AugMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°SepMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°OctMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 1°NovMax: -3°Average: -4°Min: -5°DecMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -14°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -7°FMin: -10°FFebMax: -9°FAverage: -13°FMin: -16°FMarMax: 3°FAverage: -2°FMin: -6°FAprMax: 17°FAverage: 12°FMin: 9°FMayMax: 30°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 40°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 51°FAverage: 49°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 37°FAverage: 35°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 27°FAverage: 25°FMin: 23°FDecMax: 14°FAverage: 10°FMin: 7°F
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Average
Min

Akulivik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Akulivik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 51°F with a mean of 49°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°F and an average temperature of -13°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 25mmJunPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 26mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 57mmDecPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 23inDecPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 19in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Akulivik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 557 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 83 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. Akulivik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Akulivik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 3.3 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. Akulivik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 24km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Akulivik is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Akulivik is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akulivik 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 Akulivik 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-23 °C-10 °F
-20 °C-3 °F
21 km/h13 mph
20 mm0.8 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
-27 °C-16 °F
-23 °C-9 °F
20 km/h12 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Mar
-21 °C-6 °F
-16 °C3 °F
21 km/h13 mph
18 mm0.7 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
-13 °C9 °F
-8 °C17 °F
22 km/h14 mph
23 mm0.9 in
22 cm9 in
May
-4 °C24 °F
-1 °C30 °F
22 km/h14 mph
39 mm1.5 in
25 cm10 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
4 °C40 °F
20 km/h13 mph
35 mm1.4 in
8 cm3 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
20 km/h12 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
11 °C51 °F
24 km/h15 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
26 km/h16 mph
73 mm2.9 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
3 °C37 °F
27 km/h17 mph
75 mm3 in
26 cm10 in
Nov
-5 °C23 °F
-3 °C27 °F
26 km/h16 mph
62 mm2.4 in
57 cm23 in
Dec
-14 °C7 °F
-10 °C14 °F
26 km/h16 mph
49 mm1.9 in
49 cm19 in