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Weather & Climate in Fort Liard, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.7°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.2395°N, 123.4737°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jul 31, 2009 | 207 km ENE of Watson Lake, Canada | M4.3 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 203 km ENE of Watson Lake, Canada | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 78 km NNE of Fort Nelson, Canada | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").