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Weather & Climate in Akulivik, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Akulivik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-6°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-12°F Jan (-24°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average20.4°F
62% below US avg
January Average-12°F (-24°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Area29.0 sq mi (75.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates60.8006°N, 78.1994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 14, 2024 184 km WSW of Salluit, Canada M4.3 82 km 9 km
Mar 22, 2006 257 km SSW of Salluit, Canada M4.0 98 km 18 km
Aug 14, 2007 264 km SW of Salluit, Canada M3.2 88 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -12°F (-24°C) 0.5 in
February -12°F (-25°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
March -4°F (-20°C) 0.5 in
April 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in
May 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
June 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Wettest
October 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 0.9 in

Akulivik has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -12°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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