Rankin Inlet Water Temperature
(Today) 2024
The water will feel very cold. For the hardcore only. The water is now dangerously cold and most people will risk hypothermia if not equipped with a thick, 6/5mm wetsuit along with boots and a hood
Current weather
(few clouds)
![Partly cloudy](/images/weather/partly_cloudy.png)
The measurements for the water temperature in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.
*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.
Water temp by month
Monthly average max / min water temperatures
The graph below shows the range of monthly Rankin Inlet water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.
![Rankin Inlet average maximum / minimum water temperatures](/public/charts/rankin-inlet-ca-water-temp.png)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Min °C | -1.7 | -1.7 | -1.7 | -1.7 | -1.9 | -3 | -0.3 | 4.2 | 2.4 | -0.7 | -2.9 | -1.7 |
Max °C | -1.6 | -1.6 | -1.6 | -1.5 | -1.2 | 2.6 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.7 | -1.5 |
Min °F | 29.1 | 29.1 | 29.1 | 29 | 29 | 28.8 | 34.7 | 41.4 | 38.3 | 32.9 | 28.3 | 29 |
Max °F | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.7 | 34.4 | 42.9 | 46.1 | 43.3 | 38 | 31.8 | 29.2 |
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 43.7°F / 6.5°C. The coldest month is January with an average water temperature of 29.1°F / -1.6°C.
7 day tide forecast for Rankin Inlet
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*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.