Climate Insights for Amadjuak

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
10°C peak51°F peak
Coldest
February
-28°C low-19°F low
Wettest
August
74 mm rain2.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Amadjuak is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 501 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. Amadjuak 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Amadjuak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Amadjuak is cold. The average annual temperature is 19°F and approximately 19.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Amadjuak 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -19°F. Amadjuak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -20°Average: -22°Min: -25°FebMax: -23°Average: -26°Min: -28°MarMax: -17°Average: -20°Min: -23°AprMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -14°MayMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°JunMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°JulMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°AugMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°SepMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°OctMax: 0°Average: -1°Min: -3°NovMax: -6°Average: -8°Min: -11°DecMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -8°FMin: -13°FFebMax: -10°FAverage: -14°FMin: -19°FMarMax: 2°FAverage: -4°FMin: -9°FAprMax: 17°FAverage: 12°FMin: 7°FMayMax: 30°FAverage: 26°FMin: 22°FJunMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 32°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 21°FAverage: 17°FMin: 13°FDecMax: 11°FAverage: 6°FMin: 1°F
Max
Average
Min

Amadjuak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 8°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Amadjuak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 51°F with a mean of 46°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°F and an average temperature of -14°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 28mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 31mmJunPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 11inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 12inJunPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 5inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inDecPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Amadjuak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 63 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. Amadjuak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 247cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 41cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Amadjuak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 2.5 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. Amadjuak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 97in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 16in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Amadjuak is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Amadjuak is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amadjuak 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 Amadjuak 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
-25 °C-13 °F
-20 °C-3 °F
18 km/h11 mph
18 mm0.7 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
-28 °C-19 °F
-23 °C-10 °F
16 km/h10 mph
12 mm0.5 in
12 cm5 in
Mar
-23 °C-9 °F
-17 °C2 °F
17 km/h11 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in
Apr
-14 °C7 °F
-8 °C17 °F
19 km/h12 mph
30 mm1.2 in
28 cm11 in
May
-5 °C22 °F
-1 °C30 °F
18 km/h11 mph
36 mm1.4 in
31 cm12 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h10 mph
39 mm1.6 in
8 cm3 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
10 °C51 °F
15 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h10 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
19 km/h12 mph
61 mm2.4 in
12 cm5 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C26 °F
0 °C32 °F
20 km/h13 mph
67 mm2.7 in
41 cm16 in
Nov
-11 °C13 °F
-6 °C21 °F
20 km/h13 mph
41 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in
Dec
-17 °C1 °F
-12 °C11 °F
20 km/h12 mph
39 mm1.5 in
38 cm15 in