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Weather & Climate in Kangiqsujuaq, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangiqsujuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
-7°F Jan (-22°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 20.5°F |
| 62% below US avg | |
| January Average | -7°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.5985°N, 71.9603°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| May 15, 2008 | Ungava Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M3.9 | 124 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in |
Kangiqsujuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from -7°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.7").