Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is set for a stretch of sunny skies and above-normal temperatures this week, according to Environment Canada. Daytime highs are expected to climb well above the usual 14°C mark for late June, giving the community of about 3,000 a taste of an unusually warm start to July.
On Monday afternoon, the weather station at Rankin Inlet Airport recorded mostly cloudy conditions and a temperature of 17°C, with a south wind at 19 km/h. The forecast calls for the clouds to break up overnight.
Tuesday, June 30 will usher in full sunshine and a high of 20°C. Environment Canada notes the UV index will reach 6, which is considered high, so anyone heading outside should wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Wednesday, July 1 will stay sunny with a high of 18°C, and Thursday brings even warmer air at 21°C. Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 17°C, before the week peaks on Saturday with sunshine and 22°C.
Normally, late June highs in Rankin Inlet hover around 14°C, based on 1981 to 2010 climate data. The average high for the entire month of June is just 8°C, making this week’s forecast a significant warm spell for the Kivalliq Region hub.
With close to 20 hours of daylight, the sun rises at 3:10 a.m. and doesn’t set until 11:13 p.m., leaving plenty of time for residents to enjoy the outdoors. No weather alerts are in effect for the area.
