Bluenose Lake

Lake Nunavut lake within Arctic tundra region

A remote Arctic lake in Nunavut, reached by floatplane or long overland trips; attracts researchers, anglers and expedition travellers seeking tundra landscapes.

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Bluenose Lake
68.4167, -119.7500

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Weather & Climate near Bluenose Lake #

Climate

Bluenose Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -29°C to 10°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-28° -21°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° -21°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° -21°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-20° -12°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -2°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 42 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-21° -15°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-26° -19°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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