Climate Insights for Kugaaruk
Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Kugaaruk is cold. The average annual temperature is -11°C and approximately 317 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Kugaaruk 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 -33°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kugaaruk is cold. The average annual temperature is 12°F and approximately 12.5 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Kugaaruk 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°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Kugaaruk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 8°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -33°C and an average temperature of -31°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Kugaaruk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 81°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 46°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°F and an average temperature of -25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kugaaruk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 317 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 56 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.Kugaaruk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.2 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 57in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
Kugaaruk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kugaaruk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kugaaruk 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 Kugaaruk 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.