Inuvik Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Inuvik is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
Inuvik has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Inuvik, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold -21°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -28°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Inuvik's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 312 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Inuvik, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 48 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 13 mm over 9 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Inuvik Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Inuvik, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Inuvik.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 77%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, November and December and highest during May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Inuvik in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -21°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 48 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 377 hours of sunshine.
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