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Weather & Climate in Gjoa Haven, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gjoa Haven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 327 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
-26°F Jan (-32°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 6.9°F |
| 87% below US avg | |
| January Average | -26°F (-32°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.6260°N, 95.8784°W |
| Timezone | America/Cambridge_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 7, 2002 | 53 km N of Gjoa Haven, Canada | M4.7 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 48 km WNW of Gjoa Haven, Canada | M4.3 | 48 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -26°F (-32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | -27°F (-33°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -20°F (-29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | -7°F (-21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -19°F (-29°C) | 0.2 in |
Gjoa Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -27°F in February to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.1").