Climate Insights for Kimmirut

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
February
-28°C low-18°F low
Wettest
July
72 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kimmirut is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 538 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 72 mm of rainfall. Kimmirut 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. Kimmirut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kimmirut is cold. The average annual temperature is 20°F and approximately 21.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Kimmirut 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 -18°F. Kimmirut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -24°FebMax: -22°Average: -25°Min: -28°MarMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -22°AprMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°MayMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°JunMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°JulMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°AugMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°SepMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°OctMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°NovMax: -6°Average: -9°Min: -12°DecMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°FAverage: -6°FMin: -12°FFebMax: -7°FAverage: -13°FMin: -18°FMarMax: 5°FAverage: -1°FMin: -7°FAprMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 9°FMayMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FJunMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FNovMax: 20°FAverage: 15°FMin: 10°FDecMax: 12°FAverage: 6°FMin: 0°F
Max
Average
Min

Kimmirut has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°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 -28°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Kimmirut has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 48°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°F and an average temperature of -13°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 41mmDecPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 40mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 4inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 16inDecPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Kimmirut is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 538 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15 mm. That's 57 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kimmirut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 270cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 41cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kimmirut is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kimmirut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 106in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 16in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Kimmirut is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kimmirut is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kimmirut 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 Kimmirut 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-12 °F
-18 °C-1 °F
16 km/h10 mph
21 mm0.8 in
21 cm8 in
Feb
-28 °C-18 °F
-22 °C-7 °F
16 km/h10 mph
15 mm0.6 in
15 cm6 in
Mar
-22 °C-7 °F
-15 °C5 °F
16 km/h10 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Apr
-13 °C9 °F
-7 °C20 °F
17 km/h11 mph
33 mm1.3 in
32 cm13 in
May
-6 °C22 °F
0 °C31 °F
16 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
28 cm11 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
7 °C45 °F
15 km/h9 mph
51 mm2 in
10 cm4 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
12 °C53 °F
14 km/h9 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C42 °F
11 °C52 °F
16 km/h10 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
1 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
17 km/h11 mph
63 mm2.5 in
11 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C33 °F
17 km/h11 mph
65 mm2.6 in
41 cm16 in
Nov
-12 °C10 °F
-6 °C20 °F
18 km/h11 mph
42 mm1.7 in
41 cm16 in
Dec
-18 °C0 °F
-11 °C12 °F
18 km/h11 mph
40 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in