Iqaluit Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Iqaluit. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Iqaluit receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 605 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Iqaluit can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 91 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of snowfall, spread across 11 snowy days.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -21°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Iqaluit Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Canada

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Iqaluit’s average annual precipitation is 605 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Iqaluit’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Iqaluit Climate page.