Climate Insights for Igloolik
Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Igloolik is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 318 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 56 mm of rainfall. Igloolik 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 -30°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 170cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Igloolik is cold. The average annual temperature is 13°F and approximately 12.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Igloolik 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 -22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Igloolik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 5°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -28°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.Igloolik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 41°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°F and an average temperature of -19°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Igloolik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 318 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 52 mm less than October, 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 170cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 46cm.Igloolik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 2 in less than October, 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 67in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 18in.
Wind
Igloolik 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Igloolik 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 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Igloolik 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 Igloolik 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.