Innetalling Island

Island Island in Nunavut's Arctic Archipelago

A remote Nunavut island encountered on Arctic itineraries for wildlife viewing and expedition cruising, offering polar landscapes and limited landing sites.

Innetalling Island is a small island in Nunavut, Canada. It is one of many uninhabited islands in the Canadian Arctic and sub-Arctic island groups.

There are no visitor facilities; the island is of interest mainly for its natural Arctic environment and remote coastal landscape. Access requires private boat or chartered Arctic transport.

The island is within traditional Inuit territories of the broader region; there are no widely recorded permanent historical settlements on the island.

Innetalling Island sits in the Nunavut territory of northern Canada, within the broader Arctic maritime area administered by the territorial government.

Innetalling Island
55.9355, -79.0357
Free (landing may require permits for protected areas)

How to Get to Innetalling Island #

Innetalling Island is in Nunavut, northern Canada. Access is by ice-capable vessel or chartered aircraft from regional hubs; operate only with experienced Arctic operators and consult Nunavut authorities for permits and guidance.

Tips for Visiting Innetalling Island #

  • If approaching northern Hudson Bay, use experienced operators and follow Nunavut marine guidelines-conditions are remote and changeable.
  • Bring polar bear deterrents and follow all wildlife-safety protocols; some Arctic islands require guided approaches.
  • Be prepared for limited or no facilities; satellite communication is recommended.

Best Time to Visit Innetalling Island #

Visit in the narrow Arctic summer window when sea ice retreats and boat approaches are feasible; travel requires experienced Arctic operators.

Summer
June-August · 0-8°C
Short Arctic summer-ice retreat allows boat approaches and wildlife viewing.
Late spring
May-June · -5-2°C
Still icy and challenging; travel windows narrow and weather volatile.

Weather & Climate near Innetalling Island #

Climate

Innetalling Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -25°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (538 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° -14°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° -18°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -10°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -8°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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