Climate Insights for Bathurst Inlet

The climate in Bathurst Inlet is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 349 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 54 mm of rainfall. Bathurst Inlet 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 -31°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 149cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Bathurst Inlet is cold. The average annual temperature is 16°F and approximately 13.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Bathurst Inlet 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 -25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59in accumulating over the season.

Bathurst Inlet has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -31°C and an average temperature of -28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.Bathurst Inlet has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 90°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 56°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°F and an average temperature of -19°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 25°F shift in average temperatures.

Bathurst Inlet is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 349 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9 mm. That's 45 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 149cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Bathurst Inlet is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.1 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 59in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Bathurst Inlet 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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bathurst Inlet is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bathurst Inlet 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 Bathurst Inlet 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.