Adams Island (Nunavut)Adams Island (Nunavut) at a Glance
About Adams Island (Nunavut)
Adams Island is an uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic territory of Nunavut. It lies well north of the mainland and is part of Canada’s Arctic island geography.
The island is characterised by Arctic tundra conditions and a polar maritime environment; there are no towns or maintained visitor services on the island. Visits are occasional and require planning for remote-field conditions.
The island is located within Nunavut in Arctic Canada at high northern latitude; its position places it among the remote islands of the Canadian Arctic archipelago.
- Remoteness: No permanent settlements or facilities are recorded; access is by boat or aircraft and is dependent on sea-ice and weather.
Weather & Climate near Adams Island (Nunavut)
Adams Island (Nunavut)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -33°C to 6°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -31° - -25° | -40° | 4 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -33° - -26° | -42° | 4 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -31° - -24° | -39° | 4 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -23° - -16° | -29° | 12 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -12° - -5° | -16° | 16 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 13 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 6° | -1° | 38 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 1° - 5° | -1° | 48 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -4° - 0° | -8° | 35 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -12° - -7° | -17° | 25 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -22° - -15° | -29° | 15 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -29° - -22° | -37° | 6 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |