Climate Insights for Mingan Airport

The climate in Mingan Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1188mm of precipitation falls per year. Mingan Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mingan 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Mingan Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Mingan Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Mingan Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 130mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 69mm. That's 62mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Mingan Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 272cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Mingan Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 27km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mingan Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Mingan 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mingan 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.