Weather in December in Northwest Territories
Are you planning a trip a to Northwest Territories in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Northwest Territories in December?
Northwest Territories is a region in Canada. December in Northwest Territories generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -20°C in Inuvik to -14°C in Hay River. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -21°C in Hay River and -26°C in Inuvik. In many areas in Canada, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
December is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 17 mm in Inuvik.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Inuvik. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Northwest Territories, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Northwest Territories's yearly weather, check out our Northwest Territories climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Northwest Territories?
Inuvik
In December Inuvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -26°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yellowknife
In December Yellowknife generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hay River
In December Hay River generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fort Simpson
In December Fort Simpson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve
In December Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northwest Territories, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Northwest Territories?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Northwest Territories with often poor weather in Inuvik.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Inuvik. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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