Climate Insights for Paulatuk

Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
July
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
February
-30°C low-22°F low
Wettest
August
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Paulatuk is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 343 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Paulatuk 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -30°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 152cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Paulatuk is cold. The average annual temperature is 17°F and approximately 13.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Paulatuk 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 60in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -22°Average: -25°Min: -27°FebMax: -24°Average: -27°Min: -30°MarMax: -18°Average: -23°Min: -26°AprMax: -8°Average: -13°Min: -17°MayMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -4°JunMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 4°JulMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°AugMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 6°SepMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°OctMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°NovMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -18°DecMax: -20°Average: -23°Min: -26°
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Average
Min
-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -7°FAverage: -12°FMin: -17°FFebMax: -11°FAverage: -17°FMin: -22°FMarMax: 0°FAverage: -9°FMin: -15°FAprMax: 17°FAverage: 8°FMin: 1°FMayMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 28°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°FNovMax: 10°FAverage: 5°FMin: 1°FDecMax: -5°FAverage: -10°FMin: -15°F
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Paulatuk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -27°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 12°C shift in average temperatures.Paulatuk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 83°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 53°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°F and an average temperature of -17°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 16mmOctPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 26mmNovPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 6inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Paulatuk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 343 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 10 mm. That's 56 mm less than August, 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 152cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Paulatuk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.2 in less than August, 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 60in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Paulatuk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Paulatuk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paulatuk 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 Paulatuk 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
-27 °C-17 °F
-22 °C-7 °F
13 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Feb
-30 °C-22 °F
-24 °C-11 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Mar
-26 °C-15 °F
-18 °C0 °F
13 km/h8 mph
11 mm0.4 in
11 cm4 in
Apr
-17 °C1 °F
-8 °C17 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in
May
-4 °C24 °F
4 °C38 °F
13 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
15 cm6 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
13 km/h8 mph
53 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
14 °C56 °F
14 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
2 °C35 °F
7 °C45 °F
15 km/h9 mph
56 mm2.2 in
16 cm6 in
OctCurrent
-6 °C20 °F
-2 °C28 °F
15 km/h10 mph
32 mm1.3 in
26 cm10 in
Nov
-18 °C1 °F
-12 °C10 °F
14 km/h9 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in
Dec
-26 °C-15 °F
-20 °C-5 °F
14 km/h9 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in