Climate Insights for Attawapiskat
Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Attawapiskat is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 631 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 99 mm of rainfall. Attawapiskat 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Attawapiskat is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 24.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Attawapiskat 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 77in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Attawapiskat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Attawapiskat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 83°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 61°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -10°F and an average temperature of -2°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 17°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Attawapiskat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 631 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 22 mm. That's 77 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.Attawapiskat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 3 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 77in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
Attawapiskat is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Attawapiskat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Attawapiskat is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 85 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -23°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Attawapiskat is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Attawapiskat 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 Attawapiskat 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.