Climate Insights for Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
July
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
-25°C low-14°F low
Wettest
July
100 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 706 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 100 mm of rainfall. Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui 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 -25°C. Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui is cold. The average annual temperature is 27°F and approximately 27.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui 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 -14°F. Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -22°FebMax: -18°Average: -22°Min: -25°MarMax: -11°Average: -15°Min: -19°AprMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -11°MayMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -2°JunMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°JulMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°AugMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°SepMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°OctMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°NovMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°DecMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°FAverage: -2°FMin: -8°FFebMax: 0°FAverage: -7°FMin: -14°FMarMax: 12°FAverage: 4°FMin: -3°FAprMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FMayMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 28°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FDecMax: 15°FAverage: 10°FMin: 5°F
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Min

Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 77°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 54°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -14°F and an average temperature of -7°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 35mmFebPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 24mmMarPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 31mmMayPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 23mmJunPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 17mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 53mmDecPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 53mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 9inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 21inDecPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 21in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 706 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24 mm. That's 76 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. Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 267cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 3 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. Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 105in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui 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 December, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 23km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui 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 December, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 14mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui 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 Kuujjuarapik-Whapmagoostui 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
-22 °C-8 °F
-16 °C3 °F
23 km/h14 mph
35 mm1.4 in
35 cm14 in
Feb
-25 °C-14 °F
-18 °C0 °F
22 km/h14 mph
24 mm0.9 in
24 cm9 in
Mar
-19 °C-3 °F
-11 °C12 °F
21 km/h13 mph
29 mm1.2 in
27 cm11 in
Apr
-11 °C13 °F
-4 °C26 °F
21 km/h13 mph
39 mm1.5 in
31 cm12 in
May
-2 °C28 °F
6 °C43 °F
20 km/h13 mph
53 mm2.1 in
23 cm9 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
60 mm2.4 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
18 km/h11 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
17 °C62 °F
18 km/h11 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
21 km/h13 mph
79 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
7 °C44 °F
21 km/h13 mph
88 mm3.5 in
17 cm7 in
Nov
-6 °C21 °F
-2 °C28 °F
23 km/h14 mph
66 mm2.6 in
53 cm21 in
Dec
-15 °C5 °F
-10 °C15 °F
25 km/h16 mph
55 mm2.2 in
53 cm21 in