Climate Insights for Dundas Harbour
Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Dundas Harbour is cold. The average annual temperature is -12°C and approximately 301 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 61 mm of rainfall. Dundas Harbour 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 -29°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Dundas Harbour is cold. The average annual temperature is 11°F and approximately 11.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Dundas Harbour 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 -20°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Dundas Harbour has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Dundas Harbour has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 42°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°F and an average temperature of -17°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dundas Harbour is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 301 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 57 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 176cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Dundas Harbour is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.2 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 69in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 15in.
Wind
Dundas Harbour is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Dundas Harbour is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dundas Harbour 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 Dundas Harbour 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.