Northwest Territories weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Northwest Territories this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Northwest Territories in February?
Northwest Territories is a region in Canada. February in Northwest Territories generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. February falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -20°C in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve to -14°C in Fort Simpson. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -23°C in Fort Simpson and -25°C in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Yellowknife with an average of 12 mm to low snowfall in Fort Simpson with 16 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 67 hours of sunlight in Inuvik. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Northwest Territories for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Northwest Territories climate page.
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Average weather in Inuvik
In February Inuvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -27°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yellowknife
In February Yellowknife generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -26°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hay River
In February Hay River generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fort Simpson
In February Fort Simpson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve
In February Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -25°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 February the best time to visit Northwest Territories?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Northwest Territories due to the typically poor weather in Inuvik.
On average, the best time to visit Northwest Territories is in July with generally perfect weather in Inuvik. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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