Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq
Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada
Current Weather
-1°30°
Windy and Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: -11°13°
Min: -3°28°
Max: 1°33°
The next few hours will be flurries and windy, with today reaching -1°C and dropping to -2°C. The coming days will be light snow
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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08:38
Sunrise
17:16
Sunset
Moon
16:44
Moonrise
09:40
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq today, October 26, 2026
Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq starts October 26, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 90% by 09:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 11:00, reaching about 81%.Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq starts October 26, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 90% by 09:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 11:00, reaching about 81%.
The day peaks near 1°C and cools toward -3°C. Relative humidity sits between 68% and 79%, reaching its peak around 20:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 05:00 at 54 km/h.The day peaks near 33°F and cools toward 28°F. Relative humidity sits between 68% and 79%, reaching its peak around 20:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 05:00 at 34 mph.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 96% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 20:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 8.8 km, briefly nearer 4.6 km. The sun rises at 08:38 and sets at 17:16, for a total of 8 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 96% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 20:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 5.4 mi, briefly nearer 2.8 mi. The sun rises at 08:38 and sets at 17:16, for a total of 8 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 26, 2026 in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 1°C.In short, treat October 26, 2026 in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 33°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq
How warm does it get in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq?
The warmest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is August, with average high temperatures of 10°C. The average temperature during this period is around 9°C.The warmest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is August, with average high temperatures of 50°F. The average temperature during this period is around 49°F.
How cold does it get in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq?
The coldest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is February, with average low temperatures of -26°C. The average temperature during this period is around -25°C.The coldest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is February, with average low temperatures of -15°F. The average temperature during this period is around -12°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq?
The wettest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is August, with an average of 93 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is August, with an average of 3.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq?
The driest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is February, with an average of 12 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Cape Smith / Qikirtajuaq is February, with an average of 0.5 in of precipitation.