Climate Insights for Taloyoak

Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
14°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
February
-37°C low-35°F low
Wettest
July
47 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Taloyoak is cold. The average annual temperature is -13°C and approximately 263 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 47 mm of rainfall. Taloyoak 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 -37°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 126cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Taloyoak is cold. The average annual temperature is 9°F and approximately 10.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Taloyoak 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 -35°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -28°Average: -31°Min: -35°FebMax: -31°Average: -34°Min: -37°MarMax: -24°Average: -29°Min: -33°AprMax: -15°Average: -20°Min: -25°MayMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -11°JunMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 1°JulMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°AugMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°SepMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°OctMax: -4°Average: -6°Min: -9°NovMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -22°DecMax: -24°Average: -27°Min: -30°
Max
Average
Min
-40°F-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -18°FAverage: -24°FMin: -30°FFebMax: -24°FAverage: -30°FMin: -35°FMarMax: -12°FAverage: -20°FMin: -27°FAprMax: 4°FAverage: -5°FMin: -13°FMayMax: 24°FAverage: 18°FMin: 12°FJunMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°FOctMax: 24°FAverage: 20°FMin: 17°FNovMax: 3°FAverage: -2°FMin: -7°FDecMax: -11°FAverage: -17°FMin: -22°F
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Average
Min

Taloyoak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -37°C and an average temperature of -34°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.Taloyoak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 93°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 50°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -35°F and an average temperature of -30°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 23°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 18mmOctPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 14mmDecPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 7inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 14inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Taloyoak is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 263 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 43 mm less than July, 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 126cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.Taloyoak is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.7 in less than July, 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 50in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 14in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Taloyoak is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Taloyoak is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taloyoak 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 Taloyoak 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
-35 °C-30 °F
-28 °C-18 °F
14 km/h9 mph
7 mm0.3 in
7 cm3 in
Feb
-37 °C-35 °F
-31 °C-24 °F
13 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.1 in
4 cm1 in
Mar
-33 °C-27 °F
-24 °C-12 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.3 in
9 cm3 in
Apr
-25 °C-13 °F
-15 °C4 °F
16 km/h10 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
May
-11 °C12 °F
-4 °C24 °F
17 km/h10 mph
14 mm0.6 in
13 cm5 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
8 °C46 °F
15 km/h9 mph
24 mm1 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
16 km/h10 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
12 °C53 °F
16 km/h10 mph
37 mm1.5 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
16 km/h10 mph
45 mm1.8 in
18 cm7 in
OctCurrent
-9 °C17 °F
-4 °C24 °F
17 km/h11 mph
41 mm1.6 in
36 cm14 in
Nov
-22 °C-7 °F
-16 °C3 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.5 in
14 cm5 in
Dec
-30 °C-22 °F
-24 °C-11 °F
14 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.3 in
9 cm3 in