Climate Insights for Makkovik

The climate in Makkovik is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation falls per year. Makkovik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Makkovik 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 experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Makkovik is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 41.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Makkovik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Makkovik 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 -2°F. Makkovik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Makkovik 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 -15°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 has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 55°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -2°F and an average temperature of 4°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Makkovik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 62 mm. That's 48 mm 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 receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 582cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Makkovik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.4 in. That's 1.9 in 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 receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 229in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 36in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Makkovik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/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 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Makkovik 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 December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makkovik 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 Makkovik 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.