Climate Insights for Camp Pupimmiut

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
13°C peak56°F peak
Coldest
February
-28°C low-18°F low
Wettest
September
56 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Camp Pupimmiut is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 519 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 56 mm of rainfall. Camp Pupimmiut is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Camp Pupimmiut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Camp Pupimmiut is cold. The average annual temperature is 21°F and approximately 20.4 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Camp Pupimmiut is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -18°F. Camp Pupimmiut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -24°FebMax: -21°Average: -25°Min: -28°MarMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -21°AprMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°MayMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°JunMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JulMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°AugMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°SepMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°OctMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -3°NovMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°DecMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°FAverage: -6°FMin: -11°FFebMax: -6°FAverage: -12°FMin: -18°FMarMax: 5°FAverage: -1°FMin: -6°FAprMax: 19°FAverage: 13°FMin: 8°FMayMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FJunMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 27°FNovMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 13°FDecMax: 13°FAverage: 7°FMin: 1°F
Max
Average
Min

Camp Pupimmiut has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 9°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Camp Pupimmiut has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 48°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°F and an average temperature of -12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 33mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 45mmMayPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 36mmJunPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 31mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 43mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 18inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 14inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 5inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 12inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inDecPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 17in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Camp Pupimmiut is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 519 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 39 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. Camp Pupimmiut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 300cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Camp Pupimmiut is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.2 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 1.5 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. Camp Pupimmiut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 118in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Camp Pupimmiut 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 December, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 23km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Camp Pupimmiut 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 December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 14mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Camp Pupimmiut 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 Pupimmiut 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-24 °C-11 °F
-18 °C0 °F
23 km/h15 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Feb
-28 °C-18 °F
-21 °C-6 °F
22 km/h14 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
-21 °C-6 °F
-15 °C5 °F
23 km/h14 mph
34 mm1.3 in
33 cm13 in
Apr
-13 °C8 °F
-7 °C19 °F
22 km/h14 mph
46 mm1.8 in
45 cm18 in
May
-5 °C22 °F
0 °C31 °F
20 km/h13 mph
43 mm1.7 in
36 cm14 in
Jun
1 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
18 km/h11 mph
47 mm1.9 in
13 cm5 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
13 °C56 °F
16 km/h10 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
18 km/h11 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
56 mm2.2 in
13 cm5 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C27 °F
2 °C36 °F
21 km/h13 mph
54 mm2.1 in
31 cm12 in
Nov
-10 °C13 °F
-5 °C23 °F
22 km/h13 mph
41 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in
Dec
-17 °C1 °F
-11 °C13 °F
24 km/h15 mph
44 mm1.7 in
43 cm17 in