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CanadaThe climate of Northwest Territories
The current climate in Northwest Territories features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of -20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 2°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -30°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Northwest Territories, Canada.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Northwest Territories in recent years was 32°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -38°C in December 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Northwest Territories gets 593 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 167 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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The best time to visit Northwest Territories for mild to warm weather is June and July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Northwest Territories.
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Climate Table of Northwest Territories
The climate table of Northwest Territories shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -18 | -20 | -9 | -1 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 3 | -9 | -17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -25 | -29 | -20 | -11 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 5 | -2 | -16 | -24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 57 | 8,7 | 25 | 182 | 14 | 31 | 37 | 96 | 45 | 18 | 65 | 14 |
| Snow (cm) | 34 | 15 | 36 | 12 | 3,6 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 8,3 | 41 | 17 |
| UV Index | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Northwest Territories, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Northwest Territories
Yearly Temperature in Northwest Territories
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Northwest Territories, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Northwest Territories
Total Yearly Precipitation in Northwest Territories
Average Snowfall per Month in Northwest Territories
Total Yearly Snowfall in Northwest Territories
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Northwest Territories, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Northwest Territories
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Average weather in Northwest Territories by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northwest Territories. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.