Climate Insights for Tasiujaq
Kativik, Nunavik, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Tasiujaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 540 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 73 mm of rainfall. Tasiujaq 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 -27°C. Tasiujaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Tasiujaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 21.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Tasiujaq 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 -17°F. Tasiujaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Tasiujaq has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -24°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Tasiujaq has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 80°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 54°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°F and an average temperature of -11°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tasiujaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 540 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 56 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tasiujaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 245cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Tasiujaq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tasiujaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 96in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 15in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Tasiujaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tasiujaq 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 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tasiujaq 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 Tasiujaq 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.