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Fort Liard, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
468 Population 18/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $37,600 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Liard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-11°F Jan (-24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average28.7°F
47% below US avg
January Average-11°F (-24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates60.2395°N, 123.4737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Sep 26, 2019.

Jul 31, 2009 207 km ENE of Watson Lake, Canada M4.3 142 km
Sep 26, 2019 203 km ENE of Watson Lake, Canada M3.9 131 km
May 19, 2011 78 km NNE of Fort Nelson, Canada M3.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -11°F (-24°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February -1°F (-18°C) 0.7 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 1.0 in
December -6°F (-21°C) 0.8 in

Fort Liard has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -11°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.6").

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