Climate Insights for Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik)
Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) is cold. The average annual temperature is -13°C and approximately 357 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -34°C. Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) is cold. The average annual temperature is 8°F and approximately 14 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -28°F. Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -34°C and an average temperature of -31°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 75°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 47°F with a mean of 43°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°F and an average temperature of -24°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 357 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 59 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. Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 222cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.3 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. Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 87in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) 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 Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) 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.