Climate Insights for Waswanipi

The climate in Waswanipi is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1016mm of precipitation falls per year. Waswanipi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Waswanipi 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 -21°C. Waswanipi experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Waswanipi 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 23°C with a mean of 18°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Waswanipi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1016mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 130mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 44mm. That's 86mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Waswanipi receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 227cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 44cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Waswanipi 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 March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Waswanipi, which began on March 20, 2026. Waswanipi 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 July at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Waswanipi 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.