Climate Insights for Quaqtaq

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
August
8°C peak47°F peak
Coldest
February
-24°C low-12°F low
Wettest
September
64 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Quaqtaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 550 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 64 mm of rainfall. Quaqtaq 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 -24°C. Quaqtaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Quaqtaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 21.7 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Quaqtaq 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 -12°F. Quaqtaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -17°Average: -19°Min: -21°FebMax: -20°Average: -22°Min: -24°MarMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -19°AprMax: -7°Average: -9°Min: -11°MayMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°JunMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°JulMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°AugMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°SepMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°OctMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°NovMax: -3°Average: -4°Min: -6°DecMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°FAverage: -2°FMin: -6°FFebMax: -4°FAverage: -8°FMin: -12°FMarMax: 6°FAverage: 2°FMin: -2°FAprMax: 20°FAverage: 15°FMin: 11°FMayMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 27°FAverage: 24°FMin: 22°FDecMax: 17°FAverage: 13°FMin: 9°F
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Min

Temperatures in Quaqtaq vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 7°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Quaqtaq vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 47°F with a mean of 44°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -12°F and an average temperature of -8°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 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 33mmAprPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 30mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 28mmNovPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 48mmDecPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 16inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 12inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 11inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 19inDecPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 19in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Quaqtaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 550 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 47 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Quaqtaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 295cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Quaqtaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.9 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Quaqtaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 116in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 19in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 27km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Quaqtaq is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 25km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.Quaqtaq is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quaqtaq 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 Quaqtaq 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
-21 °C-6 °F
-17 °C2 °F
25 km/h15 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Feb
-24 °C-12 °F
-20 °C-4 °F
23 km/h15 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
-19 °C-2 °F
-14 °C6 °F
24 km/h15 mph
33 mm1.3 in
33 cm13 in
Apr
-11 °C11 °F
-7 °C20 °F
24 km/h15 mph
42 mm1.7 in
41 cm16 in
May
-5 °C24 °F
-1 °C31 °F
21 km/h13 mph
39 mm1.5 in
30 cm12 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
4 °C38 °F
19 km/h12 mph
50 mm2 in
13 cm5 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
8 °C46 °F
18 km/h11 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C42 °F
8 °C47 °F
20 km/h13 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
22 km/h14 mph
64 mm2.5 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
2 °C36 °F
25 km/h16 mph
62 mm2.5 in
28 cm11 in
Nov
-6 °C22 °F
-3 °C27 °F
27 km/h17 mph
49 mm1.9 in
48 cm19 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-8 °C17 °F
27 km/h17 mph
49 mm1.9 in
49 cm19 in