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Churchill Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The climate in Churchill is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average 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 average around -28°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Churchil, Canada (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Churchil, Canada (6 KM, 3 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Churchill in Canada

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Churchill have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Churchill?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Churchill?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Churchill?
    August tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Churchill?
    February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Churchill?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Churchill

    Fri   Nov 22
    -1°C | -4°C
    SW 18 km/h
    8.5 mm
    overcast and slight snow

    overcast and slight snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    -3°C | -12°C
    NW 36 km/h
    17 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sun   Nov 24
    -11°C | -14°C
    N 29 km/h
    2.5 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain