Resolute, or Resolute Bay, is an Inuit settlement of about 200 inhabitants located in northeastern Canada, in the Qikiqtaaluk region, on the coast of the island of
is decidedly scarce, amounting to about 165 millimeters (6.5 inches) per year, with a maximum in July and August.
During the long winter, light snow often falls, but the amount is low, so much so that it is often not calculated in the statistics of the days with snow. On average, about 105 cm (41 in) of
It usually rains only in the summer, from June to August, and sometimes in September.
of the year, which usually occur from January to March, the temperature drops to -40 °C (-40 °F) or below every year. The coldest record is -52.2 °C (-62 °F), set in January 1966.
can increase the feeling of cold. The record
often forms. Sometimes there can be
, in which the temperature can exceed 15 °C (59 °F). The temperature reached 20 °C (68 °F) for the first time in July 2012, when the highest record was set, with 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
at Resolute Bay freezes from October onwards, and thaws from June to September. Remember that, being salty, the sea freezes at about -2 °C (28.5 °F).
, during which the sun never sets, lasts from April 29 to August 13. Before and after this period, the
, in which it does not get completely dark all night, last from March 29 to September 13.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-31.4 °C, with a minimum of
-34.7 °C and a maximum of
-28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-41 °C. However, it dropped to
-47 °C in January 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-18 °C. However, it reached
-4 °C in January 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.2 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
18.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-32 °C, with a minimum of
-35.4 °C and a maximum of
-28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-41.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-46.2 °C in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-19.5 °C. However, it reached
-9 °C in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.9 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 0 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 0% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
18.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-29.4 °C, with a minimum of
-32.8 °C and a maximum of
-26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-42 °C. However, it dropped to
-49 °C in March 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-14.5 °C. However, it reached
-2.7 °C in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.4 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
19.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-21.2 °C, with a minimum of
-24.7 °C and a maximum of
-17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-34 °C. However, it dropped to
-39.1 °C in April 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-8.5 °C. However, it reached
-2.9 °C in April 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.7 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
18.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-10 °C, with a minimum of
-12.9 °C and a maximum of
-7.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-26.2 °C in May 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
0.5 °C. However, it reached
6.1 °C in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.7 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.5 °C, with a minimum of
-1.7 °C and a maximum of
2.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-15 °C in June 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9.5 °C. However, it reached
18.3 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
14.6 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-0.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the least cold month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.8 °C, with a minimum of
2 °C and a maximum of
7.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.9 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
20.1 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
0.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.4 °C, with a minimum of
0.2 °C and a maximum of
4.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.3 °C in August 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
11.5 °C. However, it reached
15.5 °C in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 20 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
1.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-3.6 °C, with a minimum of
-5.6 °C and a maximum of
-1.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.7 °C in September 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
4 °C. However, it reached
7.7 °C in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 15% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
23 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
0 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-12.2 °C, with a minimum of
-15 °C and a maximum of
-9.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-26 °C. However, it dropped to
-34 °C in October 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-1.5 °C. However, it reached
2 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 20 minutes.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 13% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
23.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-21.5 °C, with a minimum of
-24.6 °C and a maximum of
-18.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-33 °C. However, it dropped to
-39.2 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-8.5 °C. However, it reached
-3.2 °C in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
9.6 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very short.
There are on average 0 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 7% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a freezing cold month. The average temperature is of
-27.2 °C, with a minimum of
-30.7 °C and a maximum of
-23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-38.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-45 °C in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
-13.5 °C. However, it reached
-3.6 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.7 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
-1.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.