Rankin Inlet, Nunavut can expect a week of cloudy skies, frequent showers, and seasonably mild temperatures, according to Environment Canada. The seven-day forecast shows temperatures staying between 7°C and 15°C, with the most settled weather arriving early next week.
Light rain was falling at the airport as of Wednesday afternoon, August 5, with the temperature sitting at 10.2°C and humidity at 99 percent. North winds were blowing at 23 km/h. No weather alerts are in effect.
Thursday and Friday bring a 60 percent chance of showers, with highs of 11°C and 15°C. Rain is expected to continue Friday night with a low of 10°C, and showers are in the forecast for Saturday and Saturday night, when the low drops to 8°C.
The pattern is typical for August, which is Rankin Inlet’s wettest month. On average, the community sees about 51.6 mm of rain over eight days. Daytime highs this week are inching toward the normal August maximum of 16°C, while overnight lows remain above the usual minimum of 6°C.
Residents can look forward to a break in the clouds by Tuesday, August 11, when a mix of sun and cloud is expected with a high of 15°C. Until then, keeping rain gear handy is a good idea for anyone heading outdoors.
