Climate Insights for Port Burwell

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
August
5°C peak41°F peak
Coldest
February
-21°C low-6°F low
Wettest
December
86 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Burwell is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 699 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 86 mm of rainfall. Port Burwell 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 -21°C. Port Burwell experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Port Burwell is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 27.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Port Burwell 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 -6°F. Port Burwell experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -13°Average: -15°Min: -17°FebMax: -17°Average: -19°Min: -21°MarMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -16°AprMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°MayMax: -1°Average: -2°Min: -4°JunMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°JulMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 2°AugMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°SepMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 2°OctMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°NovMax: -1°Average: -2°Min: -3°DecMax: -5°Average: -6°Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°FAverage: 5°FMin: 1°FFebMax: 2°FAverage: -2°FMin: -6°FMarMax: 11°FAverage: 7°FMin: 4°FAprMax: 23°FAverage: 19°FMin: 16°FMayMax: 31°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 35°FAverage: 33°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 39°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 41°FAverage: 39°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 38°FAverage: 37°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 35°FAverage: 34°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 28°FMin: 26°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 20°FMin: 18°F
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Temperatures in Port Burwell vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 5°C with a mean of 4°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Port Burwell vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 41°F with a mean of 39°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -6°F and an average temperature of -2°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 51mmFebPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 27mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 49mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 29mmJunPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 69mmDecPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 85mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 20inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 16inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 19inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 6inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 15inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 27inDecPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 33in
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Snow (in)

Port Burwell is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 699 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27 mm. That's 58 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Port Burwell receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 415cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 85cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Port Burwell is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 2.3 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Port Burwell receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 163in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/h40km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 36km/hFebWind Speed: 37km/hMarWind Speed: 32km/hAprWind Speed: 28km/hMayWind Speed: 25km/hJunWind Speed: 23km/hJulWind Speed: 24km/hAugWind Speed: 25km/hSepWind Speed: 27km/hOctWind Speed: 30km/hNovWind Speed: 31km/hDecWind Speed: 35km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23mphFebWind Speed: 23mphMarWind Speed: 20mphAprWind Speed: 18mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 15mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 17mphOctWind Speed: 19mphNovWind Speed: 19mphDecWind Speed: 21mph
Wind Speed

Port Burwell is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 36km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 29km/h in autumn.Port Burwell is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 18mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 23mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph 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 22mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 18mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Burwell 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 Port Burwell 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
-17 °C1 °F
-13 °C9 °F
36 km/h23 mph
51 mm2 in
51 cm20 in
Feb
-21 °C-6 °F
-17 °C2 °F
37 km/h23 mph
27 mm1.1 in
27 cm11 in
Mar
-16 °C4 °F
-12 °C11 °F
32 km/h20 mph
42 mm1.7 in
42 cm16 in
Apr
-9 °C16 °F
-5 °C23 °F
28 km/h18 mph
53 mm2.1 in
49 cm19 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
-1 °C31 °F
25 km/h16 mph
40 mm1.6 in
29 cm11 in
Jun
0 °C31 °F
2 °C35 °F
23 km/h14 mph
39 mm1.5 in
15 cm6 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
4 °C39 °F
24 km/h15 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
5 °C41 °F
25 km/h16 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
4 °C38 °F
27 km/h17 mph
81 mm3.2 in
11 cm4 in
OctCurrent
0 °C33 °F
2 °C35 °F
30 km/h19 mph
80 mm3.2 in
37 cm15 in
Nov
-3 °C26 °F
-1 °C29 °F
31 km/h19 mph
73 mm2.9 in
69 cm27 in
Dec
-8 °C18 °F
-5 °C23 °F
35 km/h21 mph
86 mm3.4 in
85 cm33 in