June weather forecast
Iqaluit, Canada

June, the first month of the summer in Iqaluit, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.8°C (44.2°F) and 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Temperature

In Iqaluit, the average high-temperature in June significantly increases from a freezing cold -1.2°C (29.8°F) in May to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F). In Iqaluit, in June, the average low-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 72.6%.

Rainfall

In Iqaluit, in June, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 51.7 rainfall days, and 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. June is the last month it regularly snows in Iqaluit. During 3.9 snowfall days, Iqaluit aggregates 93mm (3.66") of snow. Throughout the year, in Iqaluit, there are 113.4 snowfall days, and 2293mm (90.28") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Iqaluit, the average seawater temperature in June is 0°C (32°F).
Note: For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

Daylight

With an average of 20h and 35min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Iqaluit.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 2:35 am and sunset at 10:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 2:19 am and sunset at 10:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June in Iqaluit is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Iqaluit are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in June interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.