Climate Insights for Qikiqtarjuaq

The climate in Qikiqtarjuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 347 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 47 mm of rainfall. Qikiqtarjuaq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Qikiqtarjuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Qikiqtarjuaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 15°F and approximately 13.7 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Qikiqtarjuaq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -17°F. Qikiqtarjuaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Qikiqtarjuaq vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 6°C with a mean of 4°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -25°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Qikiqtarjuaq vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 43°F with a mean of 40°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°F and an average temperature of -14°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Qikiqtarjuaq is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 347 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 40 mm less than September, 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. Qikiqtarjuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 246cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 40cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Qikiqtarjuaq is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 1.6 in less than September, 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. Qikiqtarjuaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 97in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 16in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Qikiqtarjuaq is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Qikiqtarjuaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qikiqtarjuaq 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 Qikiqtarjuaq 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.