Climate Insights for Sanikiluaq Airport

The climate in Sanikiluaq Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 482mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 64mm of rainfall. Sanikiluaq Airport 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 -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season.

Sanikiluaq Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -23°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Sanikiluaq Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 482mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 64mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12mm. That's 52mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Sanikiluaq Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/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 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 28km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h 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 33km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 35km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Sanikiluaq Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Sanikiluaq Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sanikiluaq Airport 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.