Climate Insights for Makkovik Airport

The climate in Makkovik Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 1012mm of precipitation falls per year. Makkovik Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Makkovik Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Makkovik Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Makkovik Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Makkovik Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1012mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 98mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 61mm. That's 37mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Makkovik Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 410cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 62cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Makkovik Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Makkovik Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Makkovik Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makkovik Airport 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.