Cornwall Island (Nunavut)
Island Remote Arctic island in Nunavut's high Arctic archipelago
A remote island in Nunavut within the High Arctic archipelago; Cornwall Island is visited mainly by scientists and specialized expeditions studying polar environments, sea ice and Arctic wildlife.
Best Time to Visit Cornwall Island (Nunavut) #
If visiting is possible, the short summer thaw (July-August) is the only realistic window for access and outdoor activity.
Weather & Climate near Cornwall Island (Nunavut) #
Cornwall 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 -40°C to 8°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -33°C and lows of -40°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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