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Weather & Climate in Nahanni Butte, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nahanni Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 61°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-25°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.4°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 30.7 sq mi (79.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.0294°N, 123.3832°W |
| Timezone | America/Yellowknife |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 12, 2013 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.7 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 1999 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1991 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 207 km ENE of Watson Lake, Canada | M4.3 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2006 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Apr 8, 1994 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2004 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.2 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.0 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.0 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jul 25, 1990 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1995 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2002 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.8 in |
Nahanni Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -12°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.7").