Climate Insights for Kisarvikuluk

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
July
10°C peak51°F peak
Coldest
February
-24°C low-11°F low
Wettest
October
126 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kisarvikuluk is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 895 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kisarvikuluk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kisarvikuluk 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. Kisarvikuluk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kisarvikuluk is cold. The average annual temperature is 23°F and approximately 35.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Kisarvikuluk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kisarvikuluk 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. Kisarvikuluk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -20°FebMax: -19°Average: -21°Min: -24°MarMax: -13°Average: -15°Min: -18°AprMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°MayMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°JunMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°JulMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°AugMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°SepMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°OctMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -1°NovMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -6°DecMax: -8°Average: -10°Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°FAverage: 0°FMin: -4°FFebMax: -2°FAverage: -7°FMin: -11°FMarMax: 9°FAverage: 4°FMin: 0°FAprMax: 22°FAverage: 17°FMin: 13°FMayMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 26°FAverage: 24°FMin: 21°FDecMax: 18°FAverage: 14°FMin: 11°F
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Temperatures in Kisarvikuluk vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 8°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kisarvikuluk vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 51°F with a mean of 46°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 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 55mmFebPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 31mmMarPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 48mmAprPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 58mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 43mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 24mmJulPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 18mmOctPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 74mmNovPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 94mmDecPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 88mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 19inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 23inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 17inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 9inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 7inOctPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 29inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 37inDecPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 35in
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Snow (in)

Kisarvikuluk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 895 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 126 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 31 mm. That's 95 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kisarvikuluk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 535cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 94cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kisarvikuluk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.2 in. That's 3.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kisarvikuluk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 211in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Kisarvikuluk 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 January, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Kisarvikuluk 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 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 16mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kisarvikuluk 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 Kisarvikuluk 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
-20 °C-4 °F
-15 °C5 °F
25 km/h16 mph
55 mm2.2 in
55 cm22 in
Feb
-24 °C-11 °F
-19 °C-2 °F
25 km/h15 mph
31 mm1.2 in
31 cm12 in
Mar
-18 °C0 °F
-13 °C9 °F
22 km/h14 mph
48 mm1.9 in
48 cm19 in
Apr
-10 °C13 °F
-5 °C22 °F
20 km/h12 mph
62 mm2.5 in
58 cm23 in
May
-4 °C24 °F
0 °C32 °F
18 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.3 in
43 cm17 in
Jun
0 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
16 km/h10 mph
61 mm2.4 in
24 cm9 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
10 °C51 °F
16 km/h10 mph
81 mm3.2 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
5 °C42 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h11 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
19 km/h12 mph
105 mm4.1 in
18 cm7 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
2 °C36 °F
23 km/h14 mph
126 mm5 in
74 cm29 in
Nov
-6 °C21 °F
-3 °C26 °F
23 km/h14 mph
98 mm3.8 in
94 cm37 in
Dec
-12 °C11 °F
-8 °C18 °F
25 km/h16 mph
90 mm3.5 in
88 cm35 in