Climate Insights for Ivujivik
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
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
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
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
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.