Climate Insights for Tuktoyaktuk

The climate in Tuktoyaktuk is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 239 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm of rainfall. Tuktoyaktuk 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Tuktoyaktuk is cold. The average annual temperature is 18°F and approximately 9.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Tuktoyaktuk 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season.

Tuktoyaktuk 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 16°C with a mean of 11°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Tuktoyaktuk 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 61°F with a mean of 51°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°F and an average temperature of -14°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.

Tuktoyaktuk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 239 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 6 mm. That's 42 mm less than August, 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 106cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Tuktoyaktuk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.7 in less than August, 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 42in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Tuktoyaktuk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tuktoyaktuk 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 December, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tuktoyaktuk 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 Tuktoyaktuk 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.