Sanikiluaq

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Current Weather

0°32°

Windy and Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: -8°18°

Min: -2°28°

Max: 0°32°

The next few hours will be windy and mostly cloudy, with today reaching -1°C and dropping to -2°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy and windy throughout the day.

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Air Quality

31
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

08:25

Sunrise

17:35

Sunset

9 hours 10 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

17:16

Moonrise

09:15

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

-2°28°
0°32°

Tuesday

-1°29°
1°33°

Wednesday

0°32°
2°36°

Thursday

-1°30°
1°34°

Friday

-2°28°
-1°31°

Saturday

-1°30°
0°32°

Sunday

-1°30°
0°33°

Sunday

-1°31°
1°33°

Monday

-1°31°
2°35°

Tuesday

1°34°
4°39°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

88%Humid
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Weather in Sanikiluaq today, October 26, 2026

Sanikiluaq is set for a fine, sunny day on October 26, 2026, with only limited interruptions to the clear sky. The early hours look particularly favourable for being outside. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 87% around 03:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.Sanikiluaq is set for a fine, sunny day on October 26, 2026, with only limited interruptions to the clear sky. The early hours look particularly favourable for being outside. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 87% around 03:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.

The temperature range runs from about -2°C up to 0°C. Expect humidity between 71% and 88%, most humid near 01:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 10:00 at 48 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 28°F up to 32°F. Expect humidity between 71% and 88%, most humid near 01:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 10:00 at 30 mph.

Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 82% near 22:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 10 km, though it can fall to 0.5 km. The sun rises at 08:25 and sets at 17:35, for a total of 9 hours 10 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 82% near 22:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 6.2 mi, though it can fall to 0.3 mi. The sun rises at 08:25 and sets at 17:35, for a total of 9 hours 10 minutes of sunlight today.

Taken together, lively winds in Sanikiluaq on October 26, 2026 matter as much as the temperature high of about 0°C.Taken together, lively winds in Sanikiluaq on October 26, 2026 matter as much as the temperature high of about 32°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Sanikiluaq

How warm does it get in Sanikiluaq?

The warmest month in Sanikiluaq is August, with average high temperatures of 11°C. The average temperature during this period is around 9°C.The warmest month in Sanikiluaq is August, with average high temperatures of 52°F. The average temperature during this period is around 48°F.

How cold does it get in Sanikiluaq?

The coldest month in Sanikiluaq is February, with average low temperatures of -25°C. The average temperature during this period is around -23°C.The coldest month in Sanikiluaq is February, with average low temperatures of -13°F. The average temperature during this period is around -9°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Sanikiluaq?

The wettest month in Sanikiluaq is October, with an average of 63 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Sanikiluaq is October, with an average of 2.5 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Sanikiluaq?

The driest month in Sanikiluaq is February, with an average of 15 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Sanikiluaq is February, with an average of 0.6 in of precipitation.

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