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Weather & Climate in Qikiqtarjuaq, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qikiqtarjuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 14.4°F |
| 73% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 50.5 sq mi (130.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.5580°N, 64.0169°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 19, 1995 | 44 km ENE of Pangnirtung, Canada | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 210 km N of Pangnirtung, Canada | M3.1 | 62 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | -14°F (-26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| March | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.5 in |
Qikiqtarjuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -14°F in February to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.3").