Climate Insights for Ulukhaktok

The climate in Ulukhaktok is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 228 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 43 mm of rainfall. Ulukhaktok 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 -30°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 113cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ulukhaktok is cold. The average annual temperature is 14°F and approximately 9 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 1.7 in of rainfall. Ulukhaktok 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 -22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 45in accumulating over the season.

Ulukhaktok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 9°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Ulukhaktok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 76°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 49°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°F and an average temperature of -18°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.

Ulukhaktok is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 228 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 43 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7 mm. That's 36 mm 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 113cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Ulukhaktok is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.3 in. That's 1.4 in 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 45in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Ulukhaktok is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ulukhaktok is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ulukhaktok 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 Ulukhaktok 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.