Northwest Territories, Canada Weather

Northwest Territories,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-3°C
26.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 995 hPa

Feel like: -6 °C

Temperature: -3°C

Cloud: 8%

Humidity: 91%

Wind: ENE - 1 km/h

Visibility: 4.82 km

Weather forecast

Wed
04 Nov
-9°C / -1°C
Overcast
Thu
05 Nov
-10°C / -3°C
Snow Fall Slight
Fri
06 Nov
-3°C / 0°C
Snow Fall Slight
Sat
07 Nov
-4°C / 0°C
Snow Fall Slight
Sun
08 Nov
-4°C / -2°C
Moderate Snowfall
Hourly forecast today:
22:00 PM
-5° / -3°
-5° / -3°
Clear Sky
91% 7 km/h
23:00 PM
-5° / -5°
-5° / -5°
Clear Sky
96% 5 km/h
00:00 AM
-7° / -7°
-7° / -7°
Clear Sky
95% 7 km/h
01:00 AM
-9° / -8°
-9° / -8°
Clear Sky
92% 11 km/h
02:00 AM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Clear Sky
92% 14 km/h
03:00 AM
-9° / -8°
-9° / -8°
Mainly Clear
92% 16 km/h
04:00 AM
-9° / -8°
-9° / -8°
Partly Cloudy
92% 17 km/h
05:00 AM
-9° / -8°
-9° / -8°
Mainly Clear
92% 18 km/h
06:00 AM
-9° / -8°
-9° / -8°
Mainly Clear
91% 19 km/h
07:00 AM
-9° / -8°
-9° / -8°
Mainly Clear
91% 19 km/h
08:00 AM
-10° / -8°
-10° / -8°
Mainly Clear
90% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -1.27°C
  • Average low -6.6°C
  • Hottest day 4°C (20 October 2026)
  • Coldest day -14°C (18 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 84.9%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 30 mm (08 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -1°C
  • Min: -6°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 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 frigid weather in Northwest Territories, with low temperatures at -3ºC (26.6ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
- Beanie or thermal hat
- Waterproof and insulated boots
- Snow pants (if necessary)

Temperature

Early
-3°C / -2°C
Morning
-7°C / -7°C
Afternoon
-7°C / -6°C
Evening
-5°C / -3°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 449
  • CO 111
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 60
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,374

Sunrise / Sunset

16:14
23:50