Rankin Inlet residents can expect a mild and unremarkable start to September, with no weather alerts in effect and temperatures ranging from 7°C to 16°C over the coming week, according to Environment Canada.
The 7-day forecast calls for cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of drizzle and fog at times tonight, with a low of 8°C and south winds at 30 km/h. Tuesday will be similar with fog and drizzle possible, a high of 11°C, and lighter winds at 20 km/h from the south. Wednesday brings clearing skies and a high of 13°C, followed by a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday with the same high.
Friday looks to be the warmest day of the week, with sunny skies, windy conditions, and a high of 16°C. Saturday will see cloudy skies with a 60 percent chance of showers and a high of 12°C. The current temperature at Rankin Inlet Airport was 10.5°C as of 4:09 PM on Monday, which is right around the normal maximum of 10°C for this time of year.
August is typically the wettest month in Rankin Inlet, averaging 57 mm of precipitation over 13 days. This week’s forecast of drizzle, fog, and possible showers fits that pattern, but the overall outlook is mild and typical for the Kivalliq region, with no extreme weather expected.
Rankin Inlet is Nunavut’s largest hamlet and the regional centre for the Kivalliq Region, with a population of 2,975 as of the 2021 census. The community experiences a subarctic climate, with temperatures dropping below freezing by late September, so this week’s mild conditions offer a final stretch of late-summer weather before the fall chill sets in.
