Climate Insights for Kangirsuk

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
July
15°C peak59°F peak
Coldest
February
-28°C low-19°F low
Wettest
August
63 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kangirsuk is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 493 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Kangirsuk 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 -28°C. Kangirsuk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kangirsuk is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 19.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Kangirsuk 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 -19°F. Kangirsuk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -18°Average: -22°Min: -25°FebMax: -21°Average: -25°Min: -28°MarMax: -14°Average: -18°Min: -21°AprMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -13°MayMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°JunMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°JulMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 7°AugMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°SepMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°OctMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°NovMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°DecMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°FAverage: -7°FMin: -13°FFebMax: -7°FAverage: -13°FMin: -19°FMarMax: 7°FAverage: 0°FMin: -6°FAprMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FMayMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 37°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FNovMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 13°FDecMax: 11°FAverage: 5°FMin: -1°F
Max
Average
Min

Kangirsuk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Kangirsuk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 78°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 51°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°F and an average temperature of -13°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 30mmAprPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 26mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 14inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 14in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Kangirsuk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 493 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 45 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. Kangirsuk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kangirsuk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.8 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. Kangirsuk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 94in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Kangirsuk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 6km/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 23km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Kangirsuk 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 January, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 3mph 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 14mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kangirsuk 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 Kangirsuk 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
-25 °C-13 °F
-18 °C-1 °F
23 km/h14 mph
25 mm1 in
25 cm10 in
Feb
-28 °C-19 °F
-21 °C-7 °F
22 km/h14 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
-21 °C-6 °F
-14 °C7 °F
23 km/h14 mph
30 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in
Apr
-13 °C8 °F
-6 °C20 °F
22 km/h13 mph
37 mm1.5 in
35 cm14 in
May
-5 °C24 °F
1 °C33 °F
20 km/h13 mph
40 mm1.6 in
26 cm10 in
Jun
1 °C35 °F
9 °C49 °F
18 km/h11 mph
46 mm1.8 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
14 °C58 °F
18 km/h11 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
19 km/h12 mph
53 mm2.1 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C29 °F
3 °C37 °F
20 km/h13 mph
54 mm2.1 in
26 cm10 in
Nov
-11 °C13 °F
-5 °C23 °F
20 km/h13 mph
35 mm1.4 in
34 cm13 in
Dec
-19 °C-1 °F
-12 °C11 °F
22 km/h14 mph
37 mm1.4 in
36 cm14 in