Climate Insights for Camp Kingittuajuit
Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Camp Kingittuajuit is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 526 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Camp Kingittuajuit 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 -25°C. Camp Kingittuajuit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Camp Kingittuajuit is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Camp Kingittuajuit 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 -13°F. Camp Kingittuajuit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Camp Kingittuajuit vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 7°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Camp Kingittuajuit vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 49°F with a mean of 45°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -9°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Camp Kingittuajuit is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 526 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 47 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Camp Kingittuajuit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 239cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Camp Kingittuajuit is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Camp Kingittuajuit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 94in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Camp Kingittuajuit is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap 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 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Camp Kingittuajuit is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap 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 17mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Camp Kingittuajuit 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 Camp Kingittuajuit 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.