Kimmirut, Nunavut Weather
Kimmirut, Nunavut — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Kimmirut.
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About Kimmirut, Nunavut
Kimmirut is a hamlet in Nunavut, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 426. Kimmirut is located at 62.8467°N, 69.8719°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: X0C.
Kimmirut rests upon the stark, enduring Arctic coast, where the land meets the sea in a quiet dialogue of stone and salt. It lies 121.1 km south-west of Iqaluit, NU (from Iqaluit, NU: bearing 215°T), and is situated 120.6 km south-west of Apex. The terrain surrounding Kimmirut holds a severe grace, shaped by the proximity of Fundo Lake, which sits just a short distance away, and the Soper River, winding through the earth about 6 km from the settlement. Near the Qumanguaq, the light at dusk stretches long and thin, casting a pale, violet clarity across the rocky outcrops that define the horizon. The air here carries the bracing scent of the northern tides, a cold breath that reminds those present of the immense, shifting wilderness beyond the edge of the houses. The history of Kimmirut reflects the resilience of people who have long navigated the seasonal shifts of the north. Traditional life and the pursuit of local resources have long anchored the economy, with many residents engaged in activities that respect the cycles of the frozen landscape. Artisans in Kimmirut are widely recognized for their exquisite carvings, often utilizing the unique soapstone found in the region to render the shapes of the land and the creatures that traverse it. This craft remains a vital pillar of the local industry, turning the raw, heavy weight of the earth into delicate forms that carry the spirit of the north to the wider world. Cultural life in Kimmirut pulses with the endurance of Inuit heritage, manifesting in the quiet strength of daily traditions and the sharing of stories. The people of Kimmirut maintain a deep connection to their surroundings, observing the seasonal movements of the ice and the subtle changes in the light that signal the passing of the year. There is a profound honesty in the way the day unfolds, marked by the communal spirit of a people who find warmth in the shared knowledge of their home. Every gesture, from the preparation of gear to the gathering of families, echoes a history of survival and ingenuity that remains vital to the identity of all who call Kimmirut home.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Kimmirut, Nunavut |
| Coordinates | 62.846667°N, 69.871944°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | X0C |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Kimmirut, Nunavut Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kimmirut, Nunavut, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Kimmirut includes coordinates 62.846667°N, 69.871944°W. Postal FSA: X0C. Telephone area code: 867. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.