Climate Insights for Puvirnituq
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Puvirnituq is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 488 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 79 mm of rainfall. Puvirnituq 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 -29°C. Puvirnituq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Puvirnituq is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 19.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Puvirnituq 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 -20°F. Puvirnituq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Puvirnituq 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 16°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Puvirnituq 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 61°F with a mean of 53°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°F and an average temperature of -15°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 17°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Puvirnituq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 488 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14 mm. That's 65 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. Puvirnituq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 201cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Puvirnituq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.6 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. Puvirnituq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 79in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 13in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Puvirnituq is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Puvirnituq is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puvirnituq 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 Puvirnituq 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.