Fort Simpson, Canada - Weather and Climate
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from warm
to very cold periods.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Fort Simpson is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a very cold -19°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -27°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fort Simpson has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 408 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Fort Simpson shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 65 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of snowfall over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Fort Simpson Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Fort Simpson serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1 hour of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fort Simpson.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 84%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Fort Simpson
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The best time of year to visit Fort Simpson in Canada
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -19°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 65 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 313 hours of sunshine.
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