Climate Insights for Cape Dyer

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
August
3°C peak38°F peak
Coldest
February
-23°C low-10°F low
Wettest
November
73 mm rain2.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Dyer is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 513 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 73 mm of rainfall. Cape Dyer 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 -23°C. Cape Dyer experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cape Dyer is cold. The average annual temperature is 18°F and approximately 20.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Cape Dyer 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 -10°F. Cape Dyer experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°Average: -21°Min: -22°FebMax: -21°Average: -22°Min: -23°MarMax: -18°Average: -19°Min: -21°AprMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -13°MayMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -6°JunMax: 1°Average: 0°Min: -1°JulMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 1°AugMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 2°SepMax: 1°Average: 1°Min: 0°OctMax: -1°Average: -2°Min: -2°NovMax: -5°Average: -6°Min: -7°DecMax: -13°Average: -15°Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°FAverage: -5°FMin: -8°FFebMax: -5°FAverage: -8°FMin: -10°FMarMax: 0°FAverage: -2°FMin: -5°FAprMax: 14°FAverage: 11°FMin: 9°FMayMax: 26°FAverage: 23°FMin: 21°FJunMax: 34°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°FJulMax: 37°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FAugMax: 38°FAverage: 36°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 35°FAverage: 34°FMin: 33°FOctMax: 30°FAverage: 29°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 22°FAverage: 21°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 9°FAverage: 6°FMin: 3°F
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Temperatures in Cape Dyer vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 3°C with a mean of 2°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cape Dyer vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 38°F with a mean of 36°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -10°F and an average temperature of -8°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 30mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 37mmJunPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 24mmJulPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 33mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 45mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 71mmDecPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 55mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 15inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 9inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 13inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 18inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 28inDecPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 22in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Cape Dyer is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 513 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 60 mm less than November, 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. Cape Dyer receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 384cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cape Dyer is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 2.4 in less than November, 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. Cape Dyer receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 151in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 27km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 25km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 26km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 16mphAprWind Speed: 16mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Cape Dyer 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 February, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 11km/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, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Cape Dyer 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 February, averaging 17mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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, 11mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape Dyer 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 Cape Dyer 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
-22 °C-8 °F
-19 °C-2 °F
27 km/h17 mph
30 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in
Feb
-23 °C-10 °F
-21 °C-5 °F
27 km/h17 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Mar
-21 °C-5 °F
-18 °C0 °F
25 km/h16 mph
30 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in
Apr
-13 °C9 °F
-10 °C14 °F
25 km/h16 mph
33 mm1.3 in
32 cm13 in
May
-6 °C21 °F
-3 °C26 °F
20 km/h12 mph
37 mm1.5 in
37 cm15 in
Jun
-1 °C29 °F
1 °C34 °F
16 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
24 cm9 in
Jul
1 °C33 °F
3 °C37 °F
17 km/h11 mph
47 mm1.8 in
9 cm3 in
Aug
2 °C35 °F
3 °C38 °F
19 km/h12 mph
51 mm2 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
0 °C33 °F
1 °C35 °F
21 km/h13 mph
54 mm2.1 in
33 cm13 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
-1 °C30 °F
23 km/h14 mph
56 mm2.2 in
45 cm18 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
-5 °C22 °F
26 km/h16 mph
73 mm2.9 in
71 cm28 in
Dec
-16 °C3 °F
-13 °C9 °F
27 km/h17 mph
55 mm2.2 in
55 cm22 in