Climate Insights for Spotted Island / Puktuksoak

Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
13°C peak55°F peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low7°F low
Wettest
November
121 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Spotted Island / Puktuksoak is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1,182 mm of precipitation falls per year. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak 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 -14°C. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Spotted Island / Puktuksoak is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 46.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak 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 7°F. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -14°MarMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°AprMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°MayMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°JunMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°JulMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 8°AugMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°SepMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 7°OctMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°NovMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -1°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°FAverage: 17°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 17°FAverage: 12°FMin: 7°FMarMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 36°FAverage: 34°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FJulMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 50°FAverage: 47°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°F
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Min

Temperatures in Spotted Island / Puktuksoak vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Spotted Island / Puktuksoak vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 7°F and the daily average is 12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 76mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 59mmMarPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 81mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 51mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 42mmJunPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 50mmDecPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 82mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 30inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 23inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 32inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 20inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 16inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 32in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Spotted Island / Puktuksoak is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,182 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 62 mm. That's 59 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 452cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 82cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Spotted Island / Puktuksoak is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.4 in. That's 2.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Spotted Island / Puktuksoak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 178in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 32km/hFebWind Speed: 31km/hMarWind Speed: 29km/hAprWind Speed: 26km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 23km/hJulWind Speed: 21km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 31km/hDecWind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 18mphAprWind Speed: 16mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 19mphDecWind Speed: 21mph
Wind Speed

Spotted Island / Puktuksoak is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/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 32km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.Spotted Island / Puktuksoak is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph 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 20mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Spotted Island / Puktuksoak 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 Spotted Island / Puktuksoak 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
-11 °C13 °F
-5 °C22 °F
32 km/h20 mph
89 mm3.5 in
76 cm30 in
Feb
-14 °C7 °F
-8 °C17 °F
31 km/h19 mph
62 mm2.5 in
59 cm23 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
-4 °C25 °F
29 km/h18 mph
98 mm3.8 in
81 cm32 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
26 km/h16 mph
86 mm3.4 in
51 cm20 in
May
0 °C32 °F
2 °C36 °F
24 km/h15 mph
109 mm4.3 in
42 cm16 in
Jun
4 °C38 °F
6 °C44 °F
23 km/h14 mph
107 mm4.2 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
11 °C53 °F
21 km/h13 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
13 °C55 °F
21 km/h13 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
10 °C50 °F
24 km/h15 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
6 °C43 °F
26 km/h16 mph
80 mm3.1 in
9 cm4 in
Nov
-1 °C30 °F
2 °C36 °F
31 km/h19 mph
121 mm4.8 in
50 cm20 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C29 °F
34 km/h21 mph
106 mm4.2 in
82 cm32 in