Churchill Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Churchill experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to very cold weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Churchill is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -21°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -28°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Churchill receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 541 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives moderate rainfall, averaging 91 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 18 mm over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Churchill 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Churchill. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 89%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. 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 5 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July and August and highest during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
8 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Churchill in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 15°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 91 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.
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