Climate Insights for Umiujaq

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
August
13°C peak56°F peak
Coldest
February
-24°C low-11°F low
Wettest
October
123 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Umiujaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 884 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 123 mm of rainfall. Umiujaq 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 -24°C. Umiujaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Umiujaq is cold. The average annual temperature is 26°F and approximately 34.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Umiujaq 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 -11°F. Umiujaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -21°FebMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -24°MarMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -18°AprMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -10°MayMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°JunMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°JulMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°AugMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°SepMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 7°OctMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 2°NovMax: -2°Average: -3°Min: -5°DecMax: -9°Average: -11°Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°FAverage: -1°FMin: -5°FFebMax: -1°FAverage: -6°FMin: -11°FMarMax: 11°FAverage: 4°FMin: 0°FAprMax: 24°FAverage: 18°FMin: 14°FMayMax: 38°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 26°FMin: 23°FDecMax: 16°FAverage: 12°FMin: 9°F
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Min

Umiujaq has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°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 -24°C and an average temperature of -21°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 has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 51°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of -6°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 41mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 30mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 29mmJunPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 32mmNovPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 75mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 12inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 33inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 30in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Umiujaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 884 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 95 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Umiujaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 358cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Umiujaq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Umiujaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 141in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Umiujaq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 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, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Umiujaq 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 December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect 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 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, 11mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umiujaq 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 Umiujaq 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-21 °C-5 °F
-16 °C3 °F
20 km/h12 mph
41 mm1.6 in
41 cm16 in
Feb
-24 °C-11 °F
-18 °C-1 °F
20 km/h12 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Mar
-18 °C0 °F
-12 °C11 °F
18 km/h11 mph
33 mm1.3 in
30 cm12 in
Apr
-10 °C14 °F
-4 °C24 °F
18 km/h11 mph
38 mm1.5 in
30 cm12 in
May
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C38 °F
18 km/h11 mph
58 mm2.3 in
29 cm11 in
Jun
3 °C38 °F
10 °C49 °F
17 km/h10 mph
66 mm2.6 in
6 cm3 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
13 °C55 °F
16 km/h10 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
13 °C56 °F
18 km/h11 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
10 °C51 °F
21 km/h13 mph
112 mm4.4 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
2 °C36 °F
5 °C42 °F
22 km/h14 mph
123 mm4.8 in
32 cm12 in
Nov
-5 °C23 °F
-2 °C29 °F
22 km/h14 mph
98 mm3.8 in
84 cm33 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-9 °C16 °F
23 km/h14 mph
77 mm3 in
75 cm30 in