Climate Insights for Baker Lake
Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Baker Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 403 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. Baker Lake 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 -33°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Baker Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is 15°F and approximately 15.9 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Baker Lake 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 -28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 62in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Baker Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -33°C and an average temperature of -31°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.Baker Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 92°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 57°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°F and an average temperature of -24°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 24°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Baker Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 403 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 58 mm less than September, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.Baker Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 15.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 2.3 in less than September, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 62in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Baker Lake is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Baker Lake is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baker Lake 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 Baker Lake 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.