Climate Insights for Itijjaqattaq

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
August
7°C peak45°F peak
Coldest
February
-22°C low-8°F low
Wettest
October
117 mm rain4.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Itijjaqattaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 849 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 117 mm of rainfall. Itijjaqattaq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Itijjaqattaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Itijjaqattaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Itijjaqattaq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -8°F. Itijjaqattaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -14°Average: -16°Min: -19°FebMax: -18°Average: -20°Min: -22°MarMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -16°AprMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -9°MayMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°JunMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 0°JulMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°AugMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°SepMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°OctMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°NovMax: -2°Average: -3°Min: -4°DecMax: -6°Average: -8°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°FAverage: 2°FMin: -2°FFebMax: 0°FAverage: -5°FMin: -8°FMarMax: 10°FAverage: 6°FMin: 2°FAprMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 15°FMayMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 41°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 36°FAverage: 34°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 27°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 21°FAverage: 18°FMin: 15°F
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Min

Temperatures in Itijjaqattaq vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Itijjaqattaq vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 45°F with a mean of 42°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -8°F and an average temperature of -5°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 52mmFebPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 44mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 53mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 19mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 90mmDecPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 92mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 21inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 14inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 7inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 23inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 36inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 36in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Itijjaqattaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 849 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29 mm. That's 88 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Itijjaqattaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 484cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 92cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Itijjaqattaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Itijjaqattaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 190in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 36in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 31km/hFebWind Speed: 31km/hMarWind Speed: 27km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 27km/hDecWind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 19mph
Wind Speed

Itijjaqattaq is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 31km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Itijjaqattaq is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Itijjaqattaq 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 Itijjaqattaq 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
-19 °C-2 °F
-14 °C6 °F
31 km/h19 mph
52 mm2.1 in
52 cm21 in
Feb
-22 °C-8 °F
-18 °C0 °F
31 km/h19 mph
29 mm1.1 in
29 cm11 in
Mar
-16 °C2 °F
-12 °C10 °F
27 km/h17 mph
45 mm1.8 in
44 cm17 in
Apr
-9 °C15 °F
-5 °C23 °F
24 km/h15 mph
58 mm2.3 in
53 cm21 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
22 km/h14 mph
51 mm2 in
35 cm14 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
3 °C38 °F
20 km/h12 mph
53 mm2.1 in
19 cm7 in
Jul
4 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
20 km/h12 mph
78 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
22 km/h14 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
5 °C41 °F
24 km/h15 mph
99 mm3.9 in
11 cm4 in
OctCurrent
0 °C33 °F
2 °C36 °F
27 km/h17 mph
117 mm4.6 in
57 cm23 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
-2 °C29 °F
27 km/h17 mph
95 mm3.7 in
90 cm36 in
Dec
-10 °C15 °F
-6 °C21 °F
31 km/h19 mph
94 mm3.7 in
92 cm36 in