Climate Insights for Kangirsuk
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
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
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
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
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.