Climate Insights for Alert
Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Alert is cold. The average annual temperature is -15°C and approximately 185 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 31 mm of rainfall. Alert is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -32°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 143cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alert is cold. The average annual temperature is 5°F and approximately 7.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Alert is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 56in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Alert has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 5°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -32°C and an average temperature of -30°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Alert has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 42°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°F and an average temperature of -21°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 21°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alert is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 185 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 31 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 6 mm. That's 25 mm less than July, 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 143cm accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.Alert is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 1 in less than July, 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 56in accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Alert 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 July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alert 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 July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 Alert 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 Alert 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.