Weather & Conditions
Detailed federal weather for Nunavut communities and a practical Iqaluit marine briefing.
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Sunny
Sunny
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A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Daily Iqaluit Boaters Report
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Report assembled 2:52 am EDT
- 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 (9.05 m). This is not a current-speed forecast.
Wind northeasterly 15 to 20 knots diminishing to light Saturday evening except northerly 20 near the entrance to Frobisher Bay. Showers. Fog banks. Issued 05:00 PM EDT 28 August 2026
Iqaluit Airport: Light Rain, 5.3°C.
Observed Aug 29, 2026 2:00 am EDT · Checked by Atiilu Aug 29, 2:52 am EDTSeas 1 metre. Issued 05:00 PM EDT 28 August 2026
Official Frobisher Bay wording. Nearshore conditions can differ.
Checked by Atiilu Aug 29, 2:52 am EDTBergy water.
Issued 11:00 AM EDT 28 August 2026
Checked by Atiilu Aug 29, 2:52 am EDTSunrise 5:09 am · Sunset 8:00 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
- S 3 km/h, gust 29
- Visibility
- Not reported
- Humidity
- 96%
- Pressure
- 101.6 kPa falling
- Sunrise
- 5:09 am
- Sunset
- 8:00 pm
What Environment Canada expects
Chance of showers
Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Low plus 4.
Cloudy
Cloudy. High 9. UV index 2 or low.
Clear
Clear. Low plus 2.
Sunny
Sunny. High 15.
Clear
Clear. Low plus 4.
Sunny
Sunny. High 14.
Clear
Clear. Low plus 4.
Sunny
Sunny. High 14.
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods. Low 7.
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud. High 11.
Hourly temperature and wind
| Local time | Conditions | Temperature | Wind | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3 am | Cloudy | 5°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 4 am | Cloudy | 5°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 5 am | Cloudy | 6°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 6 am | Cloudy | 6°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 7 am | Cloudy | 7°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 8 am | Cloudy | 7°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 9 am | Cloudy | 8°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 10 am | Cloudy | 8°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 11 am | Cloudy | 9°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 12 pm | Cloudy | 9°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 1 pm | Cloudy | 8°C | SE 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 2 pm | Cloudy | 8°C | S 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 3 pm | Cloudy | 7°C | S 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 4 pm | Cloudy | 7°C | S 10 km/h | 20% |
| Sat 5 pm | Mainly cloudy | 6°C | S 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sat 6 pm | Mainly sunny | 6°C | S 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sat 7 pm | Sunny | 6°C | S 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sat 8 pm | Clear | 6°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sat 9 pm | Clear | 5°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sat 10 pm | Clear | 5°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sat 11 pm | Clear | 4°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sun 12 am | Clear | 4°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sun 1 am | Clear | 3°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
| Sun 2 am | Clear | 3°C | N 10 km/h | 0% |
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.