Weather & Conditions
Detailed federal weather for Nunavut communities and a practical Iqaluit marine briefing.
Rain
Rain
Periods of rain
Rain
Periods of rain
Chance of flurries or rain showers
Chance of flurries
Daily Weather & Boaters Report
Keeping an eye on Iqaluit’s skies and seas.
Monday, September 28, 2026 · Report assembled 10:37 am EDT
- The latest hourly retrieval did not refresh: marine. Last valid values are shown.
- The official marine forecast mentions fog or restricted visibility.
- Forecast winds reach at least 20 knots during the stated period.
- Ice/berg information is present: Bergy water.
- Large predicted tidal range (10.13 m). This is not a current-speed forecast.
Wind east 20 knots increasing to east 25 to 30 this morning then diminishing to light early this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 15 to 20 Tuesday morning. Rain becoming snow or rain this evening. Fog banks. Issued 05:00 AM EDT 28 September 2026
Iqaluit Airport: Light Rain, 2.5°C.
Observed Sep 28, 2026 10:00 am EDT · Checked by Atiilu News Desk Sep 28, 10:25 am EDTSeas 1 metre. Issued 05:00 AM EDT 28 September 2026
Official Frobisher Bay wording. Nearshore conditions can differ.
Checked by Atiilu News Desk Sep 28, 9:42 am EDT · refresh delayedBergy water.
Issued 11:00 AM EDT 27 September 2026
Checked by Atiilu News Desk Sep 28, 9:42 am EDTSunrise 6:33 am · Sunset 6:15 pm
Times are ECCC estimates for Iqaluit.
Today’s Iqaluit tides
Predicted heights are metres above chart datum. Tide height does not state current speed or direction.
Check the official sources again, account for local and route-specific conditions, carry the required safety and communications equipment, wear an approved lifejacket or PFD, and leave a trip plan. This briefing is not navigation advice or a determination that travel is safe.
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Nunavut community weather
Current observations, detailed forecasts, warnings and the next 24 hourly periods from the federal city-page weather service.
Light Rain
Observed at Iqaluit Airport
- Wind
- SE 39 km/h, gust 48
- Visibility
- Not reported
- Humidity
- 93%
- Pressure
- 100.7 kPa falling
- Sunrise
- 6:33 am
- Sunset
- 6:15 pm
What Environment Canada expects
Rain
Rain. Fog at times. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming southeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High plus 4.
Rain
Rain mixed with wet snow. Fog at times. Rainfall amount 5 mm. Wind southeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 diminishing to 20 gusting to 50 this evening. Low plus 2.
Rain
Rain mixed with wet snow. Fog at times. Rainfall amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind southeast 40 km/h gusting to 60. High plus 3.
Rain or snow
Rain or snow. Windy. Low plus 1.
Periods of rain
Periods of rain. Windy. High plus 5.
Rain
Rain. Low plus 4.
Rain
Rain. Windy. High plus 5.
Periods of rain
Periods of rain. Low plus 3.
Periods of rain
Periods of rain. High plus 4.
Periods of rain
Periods of rain. Low zero.
Hourly temperature and wind
| Local time | Conditions | Temperature | Wind | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11 am | Rain | 3°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 12 pm | Rain | 3°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 1 pm | Rain | 4°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 2 pm | Rain | 4°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 3 pm | Rain | 4°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 4 pm | Rain | 3°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 5 pm | Rain | 3°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 6 pm | Rain | 3°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 7 pm | Rain | 2°C | SE 40 km/h, gust 60 | 100% |
| Mon 8 pm | Rain | 2°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Mon 9 pm | Rain | 2°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Mon 10 pm | Rain | 3°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Mon 11 pm | Rain | 3°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Tue 12 am | Rain | 3°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Tue 1 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Tue 2 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Tue 3 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Tue 4 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 20 km/h | 100% |
| Tue 5 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 30 km/h, gust 50 | 100% |
| Tue 6 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 30 km/h, gust 50 | 100% |
| Tue 7 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 30 km/h, gust 50 | 100% |
| Tue 8 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 30 km/h, gust 50 | 100% |
| Tue 9 am | Rain | 2°C | SE 30 km/h, gust 50 | 100% |
| Tue 10 am | Rain | 3°C | SE 30 km/h, gust 50 | 100% |
Weather, marine, tide and ice information is summarized for convenience and can be delayed, amended or unrepresentative of a specific route. Always inspect the linked official source before a safety or operational decision.