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Kugluktuk
City in Nunavut, Canada
Overview
Kugluktuk is a remote community in Nunavut, set on the shores of the Coppermine River where it meets the Arctic Ocean. Known for natural scenery, warm hospitality, and rich Inuit culture, it's a gateway to wilderness adventures and northern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Nunavut
Population
1,382
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
67.83°, -115.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$2,720
Local Cost
$1,945
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
95
Temperature
-9.5°C
Summer Avg
7.5°C
Winter Avg
-25.8°C
Record High
23.2°C
Record Low
-44.2°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
335 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YCO
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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