Climate Insights for Aupaluk
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Aupaluk is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 510 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Aupaluk 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 -26°C. Aupaluk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Aupaluk is cold. The average annual temperature is 23°F and approximately 20.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Aupaluk 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 -15°F. Aupaluk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Aupaluk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 10°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Aupaluk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 49°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°F and an average temperature of -10°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Aupaluk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 510 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 45 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Aupaluk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 230cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Aupaluk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.8 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Aupaluk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 91in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 13in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Aupaluk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 24km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Aupaluk is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15mph, 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. 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 15mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aupaluk 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 Aupaluk 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.