Climate Insights for Apex

ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
11°C peak52°F peak
Coldest
February
-27°C low-17°F low
Wettest
August
95 mm rain3.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Apex is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 564 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 95 mm of rainfall. Apex 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 -27°C. Apex experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Apex is cold. The average annual temperature is 20°F and approximately 22.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.7 in of rainfall. Apex 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 -17°F. Apex experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°Average: -22°Min: -25°FebMax: -22°Average: -25°Min: -27°MarMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -22°AprMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°MayMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°JunMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JulMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°AugMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°SepMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°OctMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -3°NovMax: -7°Average: -9°Min: -11°DecMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -8°FMin: -12°FFebMax: -8°FAverage: -13°FMin: -17°FMarMax: 4°FAverage: -2°FMin: -7°FAprMax: 19°FAverage: 13°FMin: 9°FMayMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°FJunMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FOctMax: 31°FAverage: 29°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 20°FAverage: 16°FMin: 13°FDecMax: 10°FAverage: 5°FMin: 0°F
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Min

Apex 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 11°C with a mean of 8°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Apex has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 46°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°F and an average temperature of -13°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: 23mmSnow: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 24mmAprPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 14mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 4inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 6inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 15inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Apex is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 564 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 79 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. Apex receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 245cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 37cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Apex is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 3.1 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. Apex receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 97in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 15in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Apex is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Apex is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8mph, 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 Apex 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 Apex 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-12 °F
-19 °C-3 °F
14 km/h8 mph
23 mm0.9 in
23 cm9 in
Feb
-27 °C-17 °F
-22 °C-8 °F
14 km/h9 mph
16 mm0.6 in
16 cm6 in
Mar
-22 °C-7 °F
-16 °C4 °F
15 km/h9 mph
24 mm1 in
24 cm10 in
Apr
-13 °C9 °F
-7 °C19 °F
16 km/h10 mph
31 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in
May
-5 °C23 °F
0 °C31 °F
15 km/h9 mph
35 mm1.4 in
27 cm11 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
7 °C44 °F
14 km/h9 mph
50 mm2 in
10 cm4 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
11 °C52 °F
14 km/h9 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
10 °C50 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
1 °C34 °F
5 °C41 °F
16 km/h10 mph
73 mm2.9 in
14 cm6 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C26 °F
0 °C31 °F
16 km/h10 mph
63 mm2.5 in
37 cm15 in
Nov
-11 °C13 °F
-7 °C20 °F
16 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
34 cm13 in
Dec
-18 °C0 °F
-12 °C10 °F
15 km/h9 mph
29 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in