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Fort Simpson, NT
Full City Profile · Northwest Territories
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,100
Population
37/sq mi density
$111,000
Median Income
$58,800 per capita
$260,000
Home Value
$1,110
Median Rent
9.9% income on rent
27°F
Avg Temperature
307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Simpson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 27.1°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8627°N, 121.3516°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.8 in |
Fort Simpson has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -11°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.6").