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Weather & Climate in Sambaa K’e, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sambaa K’e has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet.
Temperature
-5°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 28.3°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -5°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 45.6 sq mi (118.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.4287°N, 121.2499°W |
| Timezone | America/Yellowknife |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Dec 10, 2001 | 185 km W of Hay River, Canada | M3.7 | 137 km | 20 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 78 km NNE of Fort Nelson, Canada | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.8 in |
Sambaa K’e has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -5°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.8").