Climate Insights for Puvirnituq

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
July
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
February
-29°C low-20°F low
Wettest
August
79 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°Average: -23°Min: -26°FebMax: -23°Average: -26°Min: -29°MarMax: -15°Average: -19°Min: -23°AprMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -14°MayMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°JunMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°JulMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°AugMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°SepMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°OctMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°NovMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°DecMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -9°FMin: -14°FFebMax: -9°FAverage: -15°FMin: -20°FMarMax: 4°FAverage: -3°FMin: -9°FAprMax: 19°FAverage: 12°FMin: 6°FMayMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 13°FDecMax: 10°FAverage: 4°FMin: -1°F
Max
Average
Min

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 23mmJunPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 32mmDecPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 9inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 8inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-26 °C-14 °F
-19 °C-3 °F
20 km/h12 mph
21 mm0.8 in
21 cm8 in
Feb
-29 °C-20 °F
-23 °C-9 °F
19 km/h12 mph
14 mm0.6 in
14 cm6 in
Mar
-23 °C-9 °F
-15 °C4 °F
21 km/h13 mph
22 mm0.9 in
22 cm8 in
Apr
-14 °C6 °F
-7 °C19 °F
21 km/h13 mph
26 mm1 in
26 cm10 in
May
-4 °C24 °F
1 °C34 °F
22 km/h13 mph
41 mm1.6 in
23 cm9 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
19 km/h12 mph
39 mm1.5 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
19 km/h12 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
15 °C59 °F
21 km/h13 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
10 °C49 °F
21 km/h13 mph
64 mm2.5 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
3 °C38 °F
21 km/h13 mph
58 mm2.3 in
20 cm8 in
Nov
-10 °C13 °F
-5 °C23 °F
19 km/h12 mph
34 mm1.3 in
32 cm13 in
Dec
-18 °C-1 °F
-12 °C10 °F
21 km/h13 mph
34 mm1.3 in
34 cm13 in