Weather Forecast and Radar for Cape Dorset, Nunavut

Weather in Cape Dorset, NU

Cape Dorset, Nunavut experiences a cold, arctic climate year-round. In the summer months (June to August) temperatures range from 3°C (37°F) to 12°C (54°F), while temperatures in the winter months (December to February) range from -20°C (-4°F) to -12°C (10°F). The average annual precipitation is approximately 320mm (12.6in) with the majority of it falling in the form of snow. The prevailing winds are from the southwest, with the occasional cold Arctic air masses from the north. The longest daylight stretches from May through August, with up to 19 hours of daylight per day during the summer solstice. In the winter, the days are much shorter, with less than 5 hours of daylight per day during the winter solstice.

Fast Facts About Cape Dorset, NU

As of 2020, the city population is 1441.

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