Climate Insights for Whale Cove Airport

, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
August
11°C peak
Coldest
February
-30°C low
Wettest
September
82mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Whale Cove Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 408mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Whale Cove 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -30°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -23° Average: -26° Min: -28° Feb Max: -25° Average: -28° Min: -30° Mar Max: -18° Average: -21° Min: -23° Apr Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -15° May Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Jun Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° Jul Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Aug Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 8° Sep Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5° Oct Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Nov Max: -10° Average: -12° Min: -15° Dec Max: -19° Average: -21° Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min

Whale Cove Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°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 -30°C and an average temperature of -28°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 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Whale Cove Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 408mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 82mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 76mm 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 108cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 31km/h Apr Wind Speed: 30km/h May Wind Speed: 30km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 31km/h Sep Wind Speed: 35km/h Oct Wind Speed: 37km/h Nov Wind Speed: 34km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Whale Cove Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 27km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 10km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Whale Cove Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Whale Cove 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 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -30°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -23 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 1 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 162mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -15 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 48cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -30 to -19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 31mm for the entire season. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whale Cove 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-28 °C
-23 °C
30 km/h
10 mm
9 cm
Feb
-30 °C
-25 °C
29 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
-23 °C
-18 °C
31 km/h
12 mm
10 cm
Apr
-15 °C
-10 °C
30 km/h
11 mm
9 cm
May
-5 °C
-1 °C
30 km/h
24 mm
12 cm
Jun
1 °C
5 °C
27 km/h
40 mm
2 cm
Jul
6 °C
10 °C
27 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
11 °C
31 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
82 mm
4 cm
Oct
-2 °C
1 °C
37 km/h
57 mm
20 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-10 °C
34 km/h
28 mm
24 cm
Dec
-23 °C
-19 °C
30 km/h
15 mm
13 cm
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