Climate Insights for Ivujivik

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
August
9°C peak49°F peak
Coldest
February
-27°C low-16°F low
Wettest
August
80 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ivujivik is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 527 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 80 mm of rainfall. Ivujivik 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 -27°C. Ivujivik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ivujivik is cold. The average annual temperature is 20°F and approximately 20.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Ivujivik 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 -16°F. Ivujivik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -20°Average: -22°Min: -24°FebMax: -23°Average: -25°Min: -27°MarMax: -17°Average: -19°Min: -21°AprMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -14°MayMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -5°JunMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°JulMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°AugMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°SepMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°OctMax: 1°Average: 0°Min: -1°NovMax: -4°Average: -6°Min: -7°DecMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°FAverage: -7°FMin: -11°FFebMax: -10°FAverage: -13°FMin: -16°FMarMax: 2°FAverage: -3°FMin: -6°FAprMax: 16°FAverage: 11°FMin: 8°FMayMax: 29°FAverage: 25°FMin: 22°FJunMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 35°FAverage: 32°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 24°FAverage: 22°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 11°FAverage: 8°FMin: 4°F
Max
Average
Min

Ivujivik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 8°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -25°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Ivujivik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 49°F with a mean of 46°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°F and an average temperature of -13°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 25mmMayPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 56mmDecPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 40mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 4inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 22inDecPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Ivujivik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 527 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 71 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. Ivujivik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ivujivik is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.8 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. Ivujivik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 99in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 23km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Ivujivik is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Ivujivik is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ivujivik 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 Ivujivik 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
-24 °C-11 °F
-20 °C-4 °F
21 km/h13 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in
Feb
-27 °C-16 °F
-23 °C-10 °F
19 km/h12 mph
10 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in
Mar
-21 °C-6 °F
-17 °C2 °F
20 km/h13 mph
18 mm0.7 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
-14 °C8 °F
-9 °C16 °F
21 km/h13 mph
25 mm1 in
25 cm10 in
May
-5 °C22 °F
-2 °C29 °F
21 km/h13 mph
32 mm1.3 in
27 cm11 in
Jun
0 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
17 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.5 in
9 cm4 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
18 km/h11 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
9 °C49 °F
21 km/h13 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
23 km/h14 mph
69 mm2.7 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
1 °C35 °F
24 km/h15 mph
76 mm3 in
41 cm16 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
-4 °C24 °F
23 km/h14 mph
56 mm2.2 in
56 cm22 in
Dec
-15 °C4 °F
-12 °C11 °F
24 km/h15 mph
40 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in