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Weather & Climate in Fort Providence, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Providence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-25°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 26.7°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 98.7 sq mi (255.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.3503°N, 117.6528°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jun 12, 2008 | 114 km W of Hay River, Canada | M3.8 | 42 km | 35 km |
| Dec 10, 2001 | 185 km W of Hay River, Canada | M3.7 | 85 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.9 in |
Fort Providence has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -12°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.6").