Climate Insights for Amarurtalijaaluk

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
August
8°C peak46°F peak
Coldest
February
-23°C low-9°F low
Wettest
October
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Amarurtalijaaluk is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 865 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Amarurtalijaaluk 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 -23°C. Amarurtalijaaluk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Amarurtalijaaluk is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 34.1 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Amarurtalijaaluk 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 -9°F. Amarurtalijaaluk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -19°FebMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -23°MarMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -17°AprMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°MayMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°JunMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°JulMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°AugMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°SepMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°OctMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 1°NovMax: -2°Average: -3°Min: -4°DecMax: -6°Average: -8°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°FAverage: 2°FMin: -2°FFebMax: 0°FAverage: -5°FMin: -9°FMarMax: 10°FAverage: 6°FMin: 2°FAprMax: 23°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°FMayMax: 32°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 37°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 27°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 20°FAverage: 17°FMin: 14°F
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Temperatures in Amarurtalijaaluk vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Amarurtalijaaluk vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 43°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -9°F and an average temperature of -5°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 51mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 49mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 32mmJunPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 17mmJulPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 55mmNovPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 93mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 20inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 19inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 13inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 7inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 22inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 38inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 36in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Amarurtalijaaluk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 865 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 91 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Amarurtalijaaluk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 474cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Amarurtalijaaluk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Amarurtalijaaluk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 187in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 30km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 27km/hDecWind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 19mph
Wind Speed

Amarurtalijaaluk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap 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 29km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.Amarurtalijaaluk is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap 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 18mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amarurtalijaaluk 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 Amarurtalijaaluk 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
-19 °C-2 °F
-14 °C6 °F
30 km/h18 mph
51 mm2 in
51 cm20 in
Feb
-23 °C-9 °F
-18 °C0 °F
28 km/h18 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Mar
-17 °C2 °F
-12 °C10 °F
25 km/h16 mph
43 mm1.7 in
43 cm17 in
Apr
-9 °C15 °F
-5 °C23 °F
22 km/h14 mph
54 mm2.1 in
49 cm19 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
20 km/h13 mph
49 mm1.9 in
32 cm13 in
Jun
0 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
18 km/h11 mph
58 mm2.3 in
17 cm7 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
18 km/h11 mph
82 mm3.2 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
20 km/h12 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
22 km/h14 mph
101 mm4 in
8 cm3 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
3 °C37 °F
27 km/h17 mph
120 mm4.7 in
55 cm22 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
-2 °C29 °F
27 km/h17 mph
102 mm4 in
97 cm38 in
Dec
-10 °C14 °F
-6 °C20 °F
30 km/h19 mph
94 mm3.7 in
93 cm36 in