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Weather & Climate in Taloyoak, NU
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taloyoak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 6°F (-15°C). Winters average -29°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 323 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
-29°F Jan (-34°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 5.6°F |
| 90% below US avg | |
| January Average | -29°F (-34°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.5351°N, 93.5355°W |
| Timezone | America/Iqaluit |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 7, 2002 | 53 km N of Gjoa Haven, Canada | M4.7 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 196 km N of Gjoa Haven, Canada | M4.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -29°F (-34°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | -30°F (-34°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | -21°F (-29°C) | 0.4 in |
Taloyoak has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -30°F in February to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.2").