Climate Insights for Pikangikum

Kenora District, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
February
-21°C low-5°F low
Wettest
August
98 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pikangikum is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 689 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Pikangikum 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 -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 180cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Pikangikum is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 27.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Pikangikum 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 -5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -12°Average: -16°Min: -19°FebMax: -11°Average: -16°Min: -21°MarMax: -1°Average: -8°Min: -13°AprMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -5°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 2°NovMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°DecMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -17°
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Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°FAverage: 3°FMin: -3°FFebMax: 13°FAverage: 3°FMin: -5°FMarMax: 30°FAverage: 18°FMin: 9°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 32°FMin: 23°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 23°FMin: 18°FDecMax: 14°FAverage: 7°FMin: 1°F
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Pikangikum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Pikangikum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 81°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 66°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -5°F and an average temperature of 3°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 26mmFebPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 24mmAprPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 29mmDecPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 12in
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Pikangikum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 689 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23 mm. That's 76 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 180cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.Pikangikum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 3 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 71in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Pikangikum is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Pikangikum is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-16°3°F
Feb-16°3°F
Mar-8°18°F
Apr0°32°F
May10°50°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct4°40°F
Nov-5°23°F
Dec-14°7°F

The best time to visit Pikangikum is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 95 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Pikangikum is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pikangikum 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 Pikangikum 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
-19 °C-3 °F
-12 °C11 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
26 cm10 in
Feb
-21 °C-5 °F
-11 °C13 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in
Mar
-13 °C9 °F
-1 °C30 °F
12 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.2 in
24 cm9 in
Apr
-5 °C23 °F
6 °C43 °F
12 km/h7 mph
48 mm1.9 in
29 cm12 in
May
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
12 km/h7 mph
63 mm2.5 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
69 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
13 km/h8 mph
75 mm3 in
14 cm5 in
Nov
-8 °C18 °F
-2 °C29 °F
13 km/h8 mph
38 mm1.5 in
29 cm11 in
Dec
-17 °C1 °F
-10 °C14 °F
11 km/h7 mph
32 mm1.3 in
32 cm12 in