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Weather & Climate in Norman Wells, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Norman Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F (-6°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 22.0°F |
| 59% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.2820°N, 126.8329°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 5, 2006 | 117 km WSW of Norman Wells, Canada | M5.6 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 143 km SW of Norman Wells, Canada | M4.7 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 114 km WSW of Norman Wells, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 127 km WSW of Norman Wells, Canada | M3.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 118 km WSW of Norman Wells, Canada | M3.8 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 70 km WNW of Norman Wells, Canada | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 114 km SW of Norman Wells, Canada | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 113 km WSW of Norman Wells, Canada | M3.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 141 km ENE of Norman Wells, Canada | M3.0 | 141 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.8 in |
Norman Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.4").