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Weather & Climate in Iqaluit, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iqaluit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 19.3°F |
| 64% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.7470°N, 68.5173°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.8 in |
Iqaluit has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -16°F in February to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.7").