Climate Insights for Inukjuak

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
July
13°C peak55°F peak
Coldest
February
-27°C low-17°F low
Wettest
August
76 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Inukjuak is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 542 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 76 mm of rainfall. Inukjuak 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 -27°C. Inukjuak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Inukjuak is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 21.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Inukjuak 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 -17°F. Inukjuak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -23°FebMax: -21°Average: -24°Min: -27°MarMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -21°AprMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°MayMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°JunMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°JulMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°AugMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°SepMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°OctMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 1°NovMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -7°DecMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°FAverage: -5°FMin: -10°FFebMax: -6°FAverage: -12°FMin: -17°FMarMax: 6°FAverage: -1°FMin: -6°FAprMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 9°FMayMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 27°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°FDecMax: 14°FAverage: 10°FMin: 6°F
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Inukjuak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 10°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Inukjuak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 50°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°F and an average temperature of -12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 19mmNovPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 45mmDecPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 46mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 7inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 18inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 18in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Inukjuak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 542 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 59 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Inukjuak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 222cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Inukjuak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Inukjuak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 88in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Inukjuak is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Inukjuak 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 October, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Inukjuak 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 Inukjuak 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
-23 °C-10 °F
-18 °C0 °F
22 km/h14 mph
25 mm1 in
25 cm10 in
Feb
-27 °C-17 °F
-21 °C-6 °F
21 km/h13 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
-21 °C-6 °F
-15 °C6 °F
22 km/h14 mph
23 mm0.9 in
23 cm9 in
Apr
-13 °C9 °F
-7 °C20 °F
23 km/h14 mph
27 mm1.1 in
26 cm10 in
May
-4 °C26 °F
2 °C35 °F
22 km/h14 mph
36 mm1.4 in
18 cm7 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
10 °C49 °F
21 km/h13 mph
39 mm1.5 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
13 °C55 °F
20 km/h12 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
13 °C55 °F
22 km/h14 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
9 °C48 °F
24 km/h15 mph
68 mm2.7 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
25 km/h15 mph
73 mm2.9 in
19 cm7 in
Nov
-7 °C20 °F
-3 °C27 °F
23 km/h14 mph
51 mm2 in
45 cm18 in
Dec
-15 °C6 °F
-10 °C14 °F
24 km/h15 mph
46 mm1.8 in
46 cm18 in