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Weather & Climate in Kinngait, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kinngait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
-13°F Jan (-25°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 15.9°F |
| 71% below US avg | |
| January Average | -13°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.2338°N, 76.5437°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jan 26, 2018 | 255 km NNW of Salluit, Canada | M3.5 | 27 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | -5°F (-21°C) | 1.1 in |
Kinngait has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -14°F in February to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.8").