Tukarak Island
Island Uninhabited Arctic island in Nunavut, rugged tundra.
A remote island in Nunavut’s Arctic archipelago; reached mainly by expedition vessel, noted for seabird colonies and stark tundra shorelines visited by specialist tours and researchers.
How to Get to Tukarak Island #
Accessible only by sea or specialized air charters during the brief Arctic summer. Travel is generally organized from larger Nunavut communities or research vessels.
Tips for Visiting Tukarak Island #
- Prepare for self-sufficiency - there are no facilities and weather can change rapidly.
- Check with Inuit land use authorities for any landing restrictions and local hunting seasons.
- Bring gear for tide and ice changes; landing spots can be slippery and change year to year.
Best Time to Visit Tukarak Island #
Best visited in the short Arctic summer when sea ice retreats and access by boat is most practical.
Weather & Climate near Tukarak Island #
Tukarak Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -26°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.
