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Weather & Climate in Hay River, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hay River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-24°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.9°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.8156°N, 115.7999°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 114 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in |
Hay River has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -10°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.5").