Kinngait, NU

Nunavut

Kinngait is a small town in Nunavut with a population of 1,396.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,396 Population 365/sq mi density
16°F Avg Temperature

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How Kinngait Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,396
Density365/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp16°F (-9°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Kinngait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-13°F Jan (-25°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average15.9°F
71% below US avg
January Average-13°F (-25°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density365/sq mi
Coordinates64.2338°N, 76.5437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Iqaluit

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 26, 2018.

Jan 26, 2018 255 km NNW of Salluit, Canada M3.5 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -13°F (-25°C) 0.9 in
February -14°F (-25°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
March -7°F (-22°C) 0.9 in
April 8°F (-13°C) 1.3 in
May 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
June 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
October 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 1.9 in
December -5°F (-21°C) 1.1 in

Kinngait has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -14°F in February to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near Kinngait

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cape Dorset AirportYTESmall Airport

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What is the population of Kinngait?

Kinngait has a population of 1,396 residents and is located in Nunavut. The population density is 365 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kinngait?

Kinngait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winter temperatures average -13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

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