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Weather & Climate in Inuvik, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Inuvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 75°F. The area gets 319 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
-19°F Jan (-28°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 16.0°F |
| 70% below US avg | |
| January Average | -19°F (-28°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 24.2 sq mi (62.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.3617°N, 133.7282°W |
| Timezone | America/Inuvik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2012 | 96 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1994 | 23 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.4 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Feb 21, 2016 | 105 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.3 | 115 km | 14 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 109 km WSW of Inuvik, Canada | M4.1 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 106 km W of Inuvik, Canada | M4.0 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 83 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M4.0 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Jan 14, 2006 | 32 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 48 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 75 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 125 km W of Inuvik, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Jan 11, 2008 | 115 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 109 km WSW of Inuvik, Canada | M3.7 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 103 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.6 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1994 | 149 km NNE of Inuvik, Canada | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 116 km W of Inuvik, Canada | M3.4 | 117 km | 26 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | northern Yukon Territory, Canada | M3.4 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 104 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.4 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 109 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.4 | 111 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -19°F (-28°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -16°F (-26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in |
Inuvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -19°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and March the driest (0.4").