Smith Island (Hudson Bay, Nunavut)
Island Remote Nunavut island in southeastern Hudson Bay
Remote Nunavut island in Hudson Bay, uninhabited and visited by Inuit hunters and occasional researchers; features tundra, coastal cliffs and seabird colonies.
How to Get to Smith Island (Hudson Bay, Nunavut) #
No scheduled services. Access only by charter vessel or bush aircraft from mainland Nunavut communities; coordinate logistics with territorial authorities and local communities.
Tips for Visiting Smith Island (Hudson Bay, Nunavut) #
- There are no visitor facilities-travel only with experienced Arctic operators.
- Plan with Nunavut authorities and respect seasonal wildlife and nesting closures.
- Bring suitable cold-weather clothing and satellite communications; cell coverage is unlikely.
Best Time to Visit Smith Island (Hudson Bay, Nunavut) #
Only practical in the brief Arctic summer-arrange transport and permissions well in advance.
Weather & Climate near Smith Island (Hudson Bay, Nunavut) #
Smith Island (Hudson Bay, Nunavut)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -27°C to 13°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 51 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
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