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Weather & Climate in Sachs Harbour, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sachs Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 9°F (-13°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-20°F Jan (-29°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 8.7°F |
| 84% below US avg | |
| January Average | -20°F (-29°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 105.1 sq mi (272.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 71.9850°N, 125.2467°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jul 15, 2017 | Beaufort Sea | M4.2 | 126 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20°F (-29°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | -21°F (-29°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | -17°F (-27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.2 in |
Sachs Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -21°F in February to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.2").