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Weather & Climate in Clyde River, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clyde River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 9°F (-13°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
-20°F Jan (-29°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 9.2°F |
| 83% below US avg | |
| January Average | -20°F (-29°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.4723°N, 68.5899°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 15, 2010 | 147 km NNE of Clyde River, Canada | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 139 km NNW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.5 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 21 km NE of Clyde River, Canada | M4.4 | 22 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 2006 | 134 km NW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.0 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 116 km W of Clyde River, Canada | M3.0 | 116 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 121 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M2.5 | 121 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20°F (-29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in |
Clyde River has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -22°F in February to 42°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.2").