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Iqaluit Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at -1° · coldest night Monday at -17°

The short of it: Iqaluit weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (29 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -8 °C (18 °F). Today’s high -2 °C (29 °F), low -4 °C (25 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:30 local time.

IQALUIT, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect light snow today, the mercury reaching near -2° and falling to -4° after dark. Count it a gift: 5° above the November average of -7° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the ENE, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near -1°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -17°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Iqaluit runs from -14° at night to -7° by day, with some 30 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 14°, January the coldest at -29°, and August the wettest with 65 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to June. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 7 h 8 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 113 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast-2°-8°14 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-2°-8°15 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-2°-8°16 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-2°-9°17 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-2°-9°17 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-2°-9°18 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-2°-9°18 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-2°-9°18 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-2°-9°19 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-2°-9°18 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-2°-9°18 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-2°-8°17 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-1°-8°16 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-1°-8°16 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-1°-8°18 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-2°-9°19 km/h–
5 AMLight snow-2°-9°18 km/h0.1 mm
6 AMLight snow-2°-9°19 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMOvercast-2°-9°21 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-2°-10°21 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-2°-9°20 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-2°-9°18 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-2°-8°17 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-2°-8°15 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light snow, high -2°, low -4°, 0.4 mm of rain, gusts to 27 km/h. Sun up 7:43 AM, down 2:51 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-4°-2°0.4 mm27 km/h7 h 8 min
Wednesday-3°-1°0.2 mm31 km/h7 h 1 min
Thursday-12°-3°dry9 km/h6 h 55 min
Friday-13°-10°dry10 km/h6 h 49 min
Saturday-10°-7°dry10 km/h6 h 43 min
Sunday-8°-4°0.4 mm33 km/h6 h 37 min
Monday-17°-5°0.8 mm39 km/h6 h 31 min

Warmest: Wednesday at -1°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Monday, 39 km/h.

The Almanac · Iqaluit Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Iqaluit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–Jun
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 24 min
Average wind
18 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 7° against October, to near -7°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Iqaluit in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Iqaluit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-22°-29°20 mm15 km/h5 h 29 min✦✦
February-21°-29°16 mm14 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
March-15°-25°25 mm15 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦
April-7°-16°33 mm16 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦
May1°-6°28 mm17 km/h18 h 11 min✦✦
June8°2°47 mm15 km/h20 h 43 min✦✦
July14°6°55 mm14 km/h19 h 32 min✦✦✦
August12°5°65 mm14 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
September6°1°61 mm16 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
October0°-5°37 mm17 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦✦
November-7°-14°30 mm18 km/h6 h 24 min✦✦
December-14°-22°22 mm16 km/h4 h 24 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Iqaluit

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Iqaluit today?

Right now it is -2 °C (29 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -8 °C (18 °F). Today’s high is -2 °C (29 °F) and tonight’s low -4 °C (25 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Iqaluit this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Iqaluit?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Iqaluit?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -29 °C (-21 °F). The wettest month is August, with 65 mm (2.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Iqaluit?

July and August. July brings highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain; August highs near 12 °C (54 °F) and 65 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Iqaluit?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to June. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KangiqsujuaqQuebec296 km SW-5°-8°30 mm
SalluitQuebec399 km WSW-7°-11°42 mm

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