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Weather & Climate in Aklavik, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aklavik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 17°F (-9°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 75°F. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
-18°F Jan (-28°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 16.7°F |
| 69% below US avg | |
| January Average | -18°F (-28°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.2191°N, 135.0107°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 17, 2008 | 106 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2012 | 96 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1994 | 23 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.4 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Feb 21, 2016 | 105 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.3 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 69 km SW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.1 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Oct 6, 1994 | 65 km SW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 109 km WSW of Inuvik, Canada | M4.1 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 106 km W of Inuvik, Canada | M4.0 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 83 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.0 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Jan 14, 2006 | 32 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.9 | 78 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 48 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.9 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 75 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 1992 | 90 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 125 km W of Inuvik, Canada | M3.8 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 100 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 2008 | 115 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 109 km WSW of Inuvik, Canada | M3.7 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 71 km SW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 103 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.6 | 65 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").