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Weather & Climate in Wrigley, NT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wrigley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 77°F. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 23.4°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.2277°N, 123.4654°W |
| Timezone | America/Yellowknife |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 26, 2011 | 207 km S of Norman Wells, Canada | M5.3 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jun 10, 1990 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.7 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jul 26, 1999 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1991 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1994 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.3 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Sep 3, 2004 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.2 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 245 km SE of Norman Wells, Canada | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Oct 5, 2010 | Northwest Territories, Canada | M4.1 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 291 km SSE of Norman Wells, Canada | M4.1 | 107 km | 5 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 | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.8 in |
Wrigley has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.5").