Climate Insights for Kangiqsualujjuaq
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Kangiqsualujjuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 888 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 125 mm of rainfall. Kangiqsualujjuaq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Kangiqsualujjuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kangiqsualujjuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 25°F and approximately 35 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Kangiqsualujjuaq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -11°F. Kangiqsualujjuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Kangiqsualujjuaq has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 9°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Kangiqsualujjuaq has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 48°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of -7°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kangiqsualujjuaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 888 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 26 mm. That's 99 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kangiqsualujjuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 402cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kangiqsualujjuaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 in. That's 3.9 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kangiqsualujjuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 158in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kangiqsualujjuaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 21km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Kangiqsualujjuaq is moderately 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 December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kangiqsualujjuaq 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq 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.