Highs and lows in Nunavut

Temperatures in Nunavut have managed to break some long-standing highs and lows this month. On July 8 in Rankin Inlet a record high of 25.5 C was set, breaking the previous record of 25.2 C in 1996.

However, Baker Lake temperatures hit a low on July 17 of 2.1 C, beating a 1947 low of 2.2 C.

Environment Canada predicts warming in western Nunavut by this weekend, with warming to reach the Baffin region next week.