Edgell Island
Island Uninhabited Arctic island in Nunavut's Hudson Strait
How to Get to Edgell Island #
Edgell Island is in Nunavut and accessible only by sea or air as part of an expedition; there are no scheduled services. Travel requires coordination with Arctic operators or research expeditions and appropriate permissions for travel in territorial waters.
Tips for Visiting Edgell Island #
- This is a remote Arctic island; only experienced mariners should approach offshore by small craft.
- There are no services - treat landings as exploratory and plan for self-sufficiency and emergency communications.
- Respect any wildlife and nesting birds; polar and sub-Arctic species are easily disturbed.
Best Time to Visit Edgell Island #
Best visited in the short Arctic summer for safer sea conditions and accessibility; outside those months the island is rarely reachable.
Weather & Climate near Edgell Island #
Edgell Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -23°C to 10°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and breezy conditions.
