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Weather & Climate in Resolute, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Resolute has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 2°F (-17°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 325 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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
-27°F Jan (-33°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 1.5°F |
| 97% below US avg | |
| January Average | -27°F (-33°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 44.4 sq mi (115.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 74.6974°N, 94.8306°W |
| Timezone | America/Resolute |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jan 8, 2017 | Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada | M6.0 | 80 km | 31 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada | M5.2 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada | M5.2 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | Cornwallis Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.6 | 39 km | 18 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | Cornwallis Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.3 | 17 km | 18 km |
| Jan 7, 2002 | Cornwallis Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.3 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada | M4.2 | 87 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2010 | Cornwallis Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.2 | 45 km | 18 km |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Bathurst Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | Cornwallis Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M3.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | Cornwallis Island region, Nunavut, Canada | M3.0 | 73 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -27°F (-33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | -29°F (-34°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -26°F (-32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.2 in |
Resolute has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -29°F in February to 41°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.1").