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Fort Good Hope, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.1 /5.0
B Good
507 Population 28/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $51,000 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
20°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $568/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Good Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-7°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-20°F Jan (-29°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average19.6°F
64% below US avg
January Average-20°F (-29°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates66.2570°N, 128.6374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 21, 2019.

Jul 12, 2007 180 km W of Norman Wells, Canada M4.5 146 km
Sep 25, 2009 190 km ESE of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.2 113 km
Sep 25, 2009 194 km ESE of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.1 110 km
Mar 21, 2019 212 km ESE of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.0 92 km
Mar 21, 2019 211 km ESE of Fort McPherson, Canada M4.0 93 km
Apr 14, 2001 70 km WNW of Norman Wells, Canada M3.8 86 km
Mar 6, 2006 113 km WSW of Norman Wells, Canada M3.6 149 km
Mar 21, 2019 213 km ESE of Fort McPherson, Canada M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -20°F (-29°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February -16°F (-26°C) 0.8 in
March -5°F (-20°C) 0.6 in
April 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
September 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
October 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in
November -5°F (-20°C) 0.9 in
December -17°F (-27°C) 0.9 in

Fort Good Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 81°F / from -20°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.4").

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