Climate Insights for Gjoa Haven

Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
August
10°C peak49°F peak
Coldest
February
-32°C low-25°F low
Wettest
September
48 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gjoa Haven is cold. The average annual temperature is -11°C and approximately 263 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm of rainfall. Gjoa Haven is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -32°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Gjoa Haven is cold. The average annual temperature is 12°F and approximately 10.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Gjoa Haven is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 49in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -26°Average: -28°Min: -30°FebMax: -28°Average: -30°Min: -32°MarMax: -23°Average: -25°Min: -28°AprMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -20°MayMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°JunMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°JulMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 4°AugMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°SepMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 1°OctMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -6°NovMax: -16°Average: -18°Min: -19°DecMax: -23°Average: -25°Min: -27°
Max
Average
Min
-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -15°FAverage: -18°FMin: -22°FFebMax: -18°FAverage: -22°FMin: -25°FMarMax: -9°FAverage: -14°FMin: -18°FAprMax: 6°FAverage: 1°FMin: -4°FMayMax: 26°FAverage: 22°FMin: 18°FJunMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 34°FOctMax: 26°FAverage: 24°FMin: 21°FNovMax: 4°FAverage: 1°FMin: -3°FDecMax: -10°FAverage: -14°FMin: -17°F
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Min

Gjoa Haven has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 7°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -32°C and an average temperature of -30°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.Gjoa Haven has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to 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 -25°F and an average temperature of -22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 23°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 6inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 15inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Gjoa Haven is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 263 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 43 mm less than September, 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 125cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Gjoa Haven is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.7 in less than September, 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 49in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Gjoa Haven is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Gjoa Haven is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 15mph, 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 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gjoa Haven 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 Gjoa Haven 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
-30 °C-22 °F
-26 °C-15 °F
20 km/h12 mph
8 mm0.3 in
8 cm3 in
Feb
-32 °C-25 °F
-28 °C-18 °F
19 km/h12 mph
5 mm0.2 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
-28 °C-18 °F
-23 °C-9 °F
19 km/h12 mph
9 mm0.4 in
9 cm4 in
Apr
-20 °C-4 °F
-14 °C6 °F
20 km/h12 mph
10 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in
May
-8 °C18 °F
-3 °C26 °F
20 km/h12 mph
14 mm0.5 in
11 cm5 in
Jun
0 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
17 km/h10 mph
26 mm1 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
10 °C49 °F
18 km/h11 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
10 °C49 °F
20 km/h13 mph
33 mm1.3 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
1 °C34 °F
4 °C39 °F
21 km/h13 mph
48 mm1.9 in
15 cm6 in
OctCurrent
-6 °C21 °F
-3 °C26 °F
24 km/h15 mph
45 mm1.8 in
38 cm15 in
Nov
-19 °C-3 °F
-16 °C4 °F
20 km/h12 mph
15 mm0.6 in
15 cm6 in
Dec
-27 °C-17 °F
-23 °C-10 °F
19 km/h12 mph
9 mm0.4 in
9 cm4 in