Climate Insights for Umiujaq Airport

The climate in Umiujaq Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 824mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 117mm of rainfall. Umiujaq Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Umiujaq Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Umiujaq Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 11°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Umiujaq Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 824mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 117mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20mm. That's 97mm less than October, 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. Umiujaq Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 250cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Umiujaq Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/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 27km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Umiujaq Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Umiujaq Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umiujaq Airport 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.