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Weather & Climate in Sanikiluaq, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanikiluaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 24.6°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.5411°N, 79.2258°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in |
Sanikiluaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -9°F in February to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.6").