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Weather & Climate in Pond Inlet, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pond Inlet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
-26°F Jan (-32°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 6.7°F |
| 88% below US avg | |
| January Average | -26°F (-32°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 66.0 sq mi (170.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 72.6992°N, 77.9595°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 12, 2015 | 291 km NW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.6 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 275 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.4 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 280 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.2 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 278 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.1 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 295 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.1 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Feb 22, 2014 | Baffin Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.1 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 287 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M4.0 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Baffin Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.0 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | Baffin Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 279 km NW of Clyde River, Canada | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1998 | 296 km WNW of Clyde River, Canada | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 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) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -21°F (-29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -19°F (-29°C) | 0.3 in |
Pond Inlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -27°F in February to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.2").