Northwest Territories, Canada Weather

Northwest Territories,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
19°C
66.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 989 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 19°C

Cloud: 53%

Humidity: 59%

Wind: E - 10 km/h

Visibility: 38.6 km

Weather forecast

Sat
27 Jun
16°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Sun
28 Jun
17°C / 34°C
Overcast
Mon
29 Jun
15°C / 20°C
Overcast
Tue
30 Jun
12°C / 22°C
Moderate Drizzle
Wed
01 Jul
15°C / 21°C
Moderate Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
08:00 AM
11° / 19°
11° / 19°
Partly Cloudy
59% 20 km/h
09:00 AM
11° / 19°
11° / 19°
Partly Cloudy
62% 22 km/h
10:00 AM
12° / 18°
12° / 18°
Clear Sky
66% 22 km/h
11:00 AM
12° / 18°
12° / 18°
Clear Sky
71% 20 km/h
12:00 PM
13° / 18°
13° / 18°
Clear Sky
72% 17 km/h
13:00 PM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Clear Sky
69% 14 km/h
14:00 PM
14° / 21°
14° / 21°
Clear Sky
62% 14 km/h
15:00 PM
13° / 23°
13° / 23°
Clear Sky
55% 12 km/h
16:00 PM
13° / 25°
13° / 25°
Clear Sky
47% 12 km/h
17:00 PM
12° / 27°
12° / 27°
Clear Sky
41% 12 km/h
18:00 PM
11° / 28°
11° / 28°
Clear Sky
35% 18 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 24.77°C
  • Average low 12.6°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (28 June 2026)
  • Coldest day 7°C (11 June 2026)
  • Average humidity 51.67%
  • Days with precipitation 26 days
  • Highest precipitation 27 mm (01 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 14°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Northwest Territories over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Northwest Territories in the coming days

Rainfall in Northwest Territories in the coming days

Northwest Territories Climate Summary

Northwest Territories features a Subartic, severe winter, no dry season, cool summer (Köppen classification: Dfc), with an average annual temperature of -3.45ºC (25.79ºF), which is about -5.54% lower than the national average for Canada. Annually, the city experiences approximately 17.94 millimeters (0.71 inches) of rainfall, spread across 54.46 rainy days, accounting for 14.92% of the year.

Longitude 64.8255441
Latitude -124.8457334
Yearly high temperature -0.19ºC (31.66ºF)
Yearly low temperature -8.35ºC (16.97ºF)
Hottest month August 18.75ºC (65.75ºF)
Coldest month December -26.82ºC (-16.28ºF)
Yearly precip 17.94mm (0.71in)
Days with rainfall 54.46 days (14.92%)
Driest month March (93.67%)
Wettest month August (68.3%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -21.1° / -27.47° 4.73 days
February -16.59° / -25.05° 3.45 days
March -11.29° / -21.52° 2.09 days
April -2.25° / -10.62° 4.45 days
May 12.05° / 2.49° 5.09 days
June 20.52° / 9.6° 4.64 days
July 22.34° / 11.72° 7.18 days
August 18.75° / 9.11° 7.82 days
September 10.93° / 2.91° 4.73 days
October -0.24° / -5.16° 4.0 days
November -14.47° / -19.4° 3.55 days
December -20.88° / -26.82° 2.73 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Northwest Territories?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 18.75ºC) and December are the coolest (daily mean of -26.82ºC).

2. What should I wear in Northwest Territories today?

For today's very hot weather in Northwest Territories, with the high temperatures above 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top

Temperature

Early
13°C / 25°C
Morning
11°C / 19°C
Afternoon
13°C / 23°C
Evening
15°C / 25°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 465
  • CO 96
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 72
  • PM10 19
  • PM25 19
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,352

Sunrise / Sunset

09:30
07:13