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Weather & Climate in Kugaaruk, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kugaaruk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 75°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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
-27°F Jan (-33°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 7.4°F |
| 86% below US avg | |
| January Average | -27°F (-33°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.5347°N, 89.8123°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -27°F (-33°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -27°F (-33°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | -19°F (-29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -18°F (-28°C) | 0.4 in |
Kugaaruk has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -27°F in January to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.2").