Weather Forecast and Radar for Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories

Weather in Fort Simpson, NT

Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories has a humid continental climate with cold winters and relatively mild summers. Average temperatures range from -15°C (5°F) in the winter to 16°C (61°F) in the summer.

In the winter, temperatures can dip below -30°C (-22°F) and the area may experience snowfall for up to five months of the year. The coldest month of the year is typically January, with an average temperature of -19°C (-2.2°F).

In the summer, temperatures can rise up to 25°C (77°F) and the area may experience rain for up to three months of the year. The warmest month of the year is typically July, with an average temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).

Fort Simpson has an average of 193 days of sunshine per year, with the most hours of bright sunshine in the months of April, May, June, and July. Rainfall is relatively light, with an average of 7 inches (175 mm) of precipitation per year.

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As of 2020, the city population is 1202.

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