Climate Insights for Akulivik
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
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
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
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
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.