Climate and monthly weather forecastCape Dorset, Canada
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January in Cape Dorset, Canada, is a dangerously cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -20.3°C (-4.5°F) and -24.1°C (-11.4°F). January suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frigid cold -13.2°C (8.2°F) in December to a life-threatening cold -20.3°C (-4.5°F). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Cape Dorset, is another life-threatening cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -26.6°C (-15.9°F) and -22.3°C (-8.1°F). Cape Dorset's coldest weather arrives in February, when temperatures average a high of -22.3°C (-8.1°F) and a low of -26.6°C (-15.9°F). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Cape Dorset, is an arctic cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -17.2°C (1°F) and an average low of -22.8°C (-9°F). An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's dangerously cold -22.3°C (-8.1°F) to an arctic cold -17.2°C (1°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a subzero cold spring month in Cape Dorset, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -15.4°C (4.3°F) and an average high of -9.3°C (15.3°F). As April begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an arctic cold -17.2°C (1°F) in March to a subzero cold -9.3°C (15.3°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Cape Dorset, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6.3°C (20.7°F) and -2.1°C (28.2°F). May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's -9.3°C (15.3°F) to a still subzero cold -2.1°C (28.2°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is an icy month in Cape Dorset, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F) and an average high of 4.1°C (39.4°F). Cape Dorset's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of June, moving from a freezing cold -2.1°C (28.2°F) in May to an icy 4.1°C (39.4°F). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is a chilly summer month in Cape Dorset, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and an average low of 5.1°C (41.2°F). Cape Dorset's July weather reaches an average high of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and an average low of 5.1°C (41.2°F), making it the warmest month. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a frosty month in Cape Dorset, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.3°C (41.5°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F). Cape Dorset's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F), hardly distinct from July's 9.1°C (48.4°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Cape Dorset, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 4.1°C (39.4°F) and 1.5°C (34.7°F). Cape Dorset, Canada, observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of September, falling from August's chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) to a cold 4.1°C (39.4°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Cape Dorset, Canada, is another subzero cold autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -3.5°C (25.7°F) and -1.4°C (29.5°F). With October's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from September's icy 4.1°C (39.4°F) to a subzero cold -1.4°C (29.5°F). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Cape Dorset, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -9.5°C (14.9°F) and max -6.6°C (20.1°F). Cape Dorset's average high-temperature decreases in November, falling from a subzero cold -1.4°C (29.5°F) in October to a still freezing cold -6.6°C (20.1°F). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cape Dorset, is also a frigid cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -13.2°C (8.2°F) and an average low of -16.6°C (2.1°F). December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a freezing cold -6.6°C (20.1°F) in November to a frigid cold -13.2°C (8.2°F). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Throughout the year, there are 65.3 rainfall days, and 263mm (10.35") of precipitation is accumulated.
January through December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, there are 150.5 snowfall days, and 650mm (25.59") of snow is accumulated.
January through April, with an average sea temperature of -2°C (28.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Cape Dorset.
January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cape Dorset, Canada.
Cape Dorset's coldest temperatures are experienced in February, with average high temperatures of -22.3°C (-8.1°F) and lows of -26.6°C (-15.9°F).
With an average relative humidity of 97%, February is the most humid month in Cape Dorset, Canada.
February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 20h and 54min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index in Cape Dorset, Canada, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
During the warmest month in Cape Dorset, July, temperatures average a high of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and a low of 5.1°C (41.2°F).
The least humid month in Cape Dorset is July, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
July and August are months with the least snowfall in Cape Dorset, Canada. The snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow.
With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
The month with the most rainfall in Cape Dorset, Canada, is August, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cape Dorset, with an average sea temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).
The month with the most snowfall is November, when snow falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.
December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Dorset, Canada, with an average of 4h and 18min of daylight.
December has the least sunshine of the year in Cape Dorset, with an average of 0.7h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average high temperature in January:
-20.3°C - Average high temperature in February:
-22.3°C - Average high temperature in March:
-17.2°C - Average high temperature in April:
-9.3°C - Average high temperature in May:
-2.1°C - Average high temperature in June:
4.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-22.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January:
-24.1°C - Average low temperature in February:
-26.6°C - Average low temperature in March:
-22.8°C - Average low temperature in April:
-15.4°C - Average low temperature in May:
-6.3°C - Average low temperature in June:
0.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-26.6°C).
Average pressure
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average pressure in January:
1008.5mbar - Average pressure in February:
1010.7mbar - Average pressure in March:
1014.9mbar - Average pressure in April:
1015mbar - Average pressure in May:
1014.6mbar - Average pressure in June:
1012.9mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1009.1mbar - Average pressure in August:
1008.6mbar - Average pressure in September:
1007.6mbar - Average pressure in October:
1010.2mbar - Average pressure in November:
1008mbar - Average pressure in December:
1008.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1007.6mbar).
Average wind speed
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average wind speed in January:
17.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
15.3km/h - Average wind speed in March:
17.6km/h - Average wind speed in April:
18.2km/h - Average wind speed in May:
18.5km/h - Average wind speed in June:
17.2km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
17.2km/h - Average wind speed in August:
19.9km/h - Average wind speed in September:
23.9km/h - Average wind speed in October:
23.5km/h - Average wind speed in November:
22.5km/h - Average wind speed in December:
21km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (23.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
Average humidity
Cape Dorset, Canada
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall
Cape Dorset, Canada
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average rainfall days in January:
0.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
0.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
2.9 days - Average rainfall days in May:
4 days - Average rainfall days in June:
8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
12.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in October:
6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall
Cape Dorset, Canada
The month with the highest snowfall is November (112mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (1mm).
Average snowfall days
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average snowfall days in January:
18.7 days - Average snowfall days in February:
15.7 days - Average snowfall days in March:
16.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
14.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
16.7 days - Average snowfall days in June:
5.2 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in September:
6.3 days - Average snowfall days in October:
15.4 days - Average snowfall days in November:
20.3 days - Average snowfall days in December:
20.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average sea temperature
Cape Dorset, Canada
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (-2°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average daylight in January:
5h and 36min - Average daylight in February:
8h and 36min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in April:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in May:
18h and 30min - Average daylight in June:
20h and 54min
- Average daylight in July:
19h and 36min - Average daylight in August:
16h and 18min - Average daylight in September:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in October:
9h and 42min - Average daylight in November:
6h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
4h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January:
1h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
1h and 24min - Average sunshine in March:
3h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
4h and 30min - Average sunshine in May:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in September:
5h and 30min - Average sunshine in October:
2h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
1h and 30min - Average sunshine in December:
0h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average sunshine days in January:
12.9 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
17.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
15.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
10.2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
6.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).
Average UV index
Cape Dorset, Canada
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Cape Dorset, Canada
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 87).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility
Cape Dorset, Canada
The month with the highest visibility is July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
