Weather radar Iqaluit
Real-time precipitation radar · Nunavut · Canada
Iqaluit climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Iqaluit shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -22.1° | -22.2° | -16.3° | -8.1° | -0.4° | 7° | 12.9° | 11.4° | 5° | -1.3° | -8.9° | -15° |
| Avg low (°C) | -27.9° | -28.3° | -23.4° | -14.7° | -5.6° | 1.2° | 6° | 5.3° | 0.2° | -6.1° | -14.6° | -21.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 59 | 71 | 85 | 68 | 49 | 34 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Sunshine hours | 64 | 142 | 246 | 298 | 329 | 316 | 341 | 259 | 173 | 128 | 60 | 44 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Iqaluit
The best time to visit Iqaluit is typically May. In this month the average high is -0.4°C, precipitation is 32 mm and sunshine duration is 329 hours. The annual average high is -4.8°C, total annual precipitation is 490 mm (100 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2400 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Iqaluit
How up to date is the weather radar for Iqaluit?
The weather radar for Iqaluit is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Iqaluit?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Iqaluit: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Iqaluit?
The thunderstorm potential for Iqaluit is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Iqaluit.
What is the climate like in Iqaluit?
Iqaluit has an annual average high of -4.8°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 12.9°C), the coldest February (avg low -28.3°C). The wettest month is August with 85 mm, the driest February with 11 mm. Total annual precipitation is 490 mm (100 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2400 hours.
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