Climate Insights for Grise Fiord

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
8°C peak46°F peak
Coldest
February
-34°C low-29°F low
Wettest
August
53 mm rain2.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Grise Fiord is cold. The average annual temperature is -14°C and approximately 241 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 53 mm of rainfall. Grise Fiord 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 -34°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 151cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Grise Fiord is cold. The average annual temperature is 7°F and approximately 9.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Grise Fiord 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°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 60in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -28°Average: -31°Min: -33°FebMax: -29°Average: -31°Min: -34°MarMax: -26°Average: -28°Min: -31°AprMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -22°MayMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°JunMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: 0°JulMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°AugMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°SepMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -4°OctMax: -10°Average: -13°Min: -14°NovMax: -20°Average: -22°Min: -24°DecMax: -24°Average: -26°Min: -28°
Max
Average
Min
-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°FAverage: -23°FMin: -27°FFebMax: -20°FAverage: -25°FMin: -29°FMarMax: -14°FAverage: -19°FMin: -24°FAprMax: 4°FAverage: -2°FMin: -8°FMayMax: 22°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°FJunMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 30°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FOctMax: 13°FAverage: 9°FMin: 6°FNovMax: -4°FAverage: -8°FMin: -12°FDecMax: -11°FAverage: -15°FMin: -19°F
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Min

Grise Fiord has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°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 -34°C and an average temperature of -31°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 12°C shift in average temperatures.Grise Fiord has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 75°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 43°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°F and an average temperature of -25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 21°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 20mmJulPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 11mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 32mmOctPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 25mmNovPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 8inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 4inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 4inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 13inOctPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Grise Fiord is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 241 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 53 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. That's 50 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 151cm accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.Grise Fiord is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 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 60in accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 13in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Grise Fiord is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Grise Fiord is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Grise Fiord 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 Grise Fiord 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
-33 °C-27 °F
-28 °C-19 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
-34 °C-29 °F
-29 °C-20 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
-31 °C-24 °F
-26 °C-14 °F
9 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
-22 °C-8 °F
-16 °C4 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
11 cm4 in
May
-9 °C15 °F
-5 °C22 °F
7 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
12 cm5 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
3 °C38 °F
7 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
20 cm8 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
8 °C46 °F
9 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
10 cm4 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
8 km/h5 mph
53 mm2.1 in
11 cm4 in
Sep
-4 °C24 °F
-1 °C30 °F
9 km/h6 mph
37 mm1.5 in
32 cm13 in
OctCurrent
-14 °C6 °F
-10 °C13 °F
10 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
25 cm10 in
Nov
-24 °C-12 °F
-20 °C-4 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
9 cm4 in
Dec
-28 °C-19 °F
-24 °C-11 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
11 cm4 in