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Weather & Climate in Paulatuk, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paulatuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 15°F (-9°C). Winters average -14°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 320 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
-14°F Jan (-25°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 15.4°F |
| 71% below US avg | |
| January Average | -14°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.3510°N, 124.0689°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 7, 1996 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 109 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | -14°F (-26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in |
Paulatuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -14°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.4").