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Aklavik, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
536 Population 113/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $40,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$372 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
17°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 18.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $372/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Aklavik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 17°F (-8°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-18°F Jan (-28°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average16.7°F
69% below US avg
January Average-18°F (-28°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates68.2191°N, 135.0107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Oct 16, 2024.

Jan 17, 2008 106 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M5.0 66 km
Dec 11, 2012 96 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.9 58 km
May 29, 1994 23 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.4 84 km
Feb 21, 2016 105 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.3 60 km
Feb 16, 2006 69 km SW of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.1 148 km
Oct 6, 1994 65 km SW of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.1 143 km
May 23, 2024 109 km WSW of Inuvik, Canada M4.1 55 km
Aug 10, 2012 106 km W of Inuvik, Canada M4.0 53 km
Jan 28, 2008 83 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.0 64 km
Jan 14, 2006 32 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.9 78 km
May 18, 2007 48 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.9 80 km
Jan 28, 2008 75 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.8 56 km
Jul 20, 1992 90 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.8 118 km
May 20, 2024 125 km W of Inuvik, Canada M3.8 72 km
Aug 19, 2013 100 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.8 110 km
Jan 11, 2008 115 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.8 83 km
Aug 14, 2024 109 km WSW of Inuvik, Canada M3.7 55 km
Apr 23, 2008 71 km SW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.7 149 km
Jun 28, 2016 103 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.6 65 km
Feb 9, 1993 26 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada M3.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -18°F (-28°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February -14°F (-26°C) 0.5 in
March -8°F (-22°C) 0.6 in
April 10°F (-13°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
October 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
November -5°F (-21°C) 0.8 in
December -12°F (-25°C) 0.6 in

Aklavik has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -18°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.3").

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