Climate Insights for Umingmaktok
Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Umingmaktok is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 309 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 53 mm of rainfall. Umingmaktok is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Umingmaktok is cold. The average annual temperature is 15°F and approximately 12.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Umingmaktok is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Umingmaktok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°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 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Umingmaktok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 48°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°F and an average temperature of -15°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Umingmaktok is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 309 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 53 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8 mm. That's 44 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 144cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.Umingmaktok is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.1 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 1.7 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 57in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
Umingmaktok is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h 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 21km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Umingmaktok is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph 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 13mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umingmaktok 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 Umingmaktok 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.