Climate Insights for Buffalo River

South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
-23°C low-9°F low
Wettest
August
57 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buffalo River is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 375 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 57 mm of rainfall. Buffalo River is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 133cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Buffalo River is cold. The average annual temperature is 29°F and approximately 14.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Buffalo River is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 52in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -16°Average: -19°Min: -21°FebMax: -18°Average: -21°Min: -23°MarMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -16°AprMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -6°MayMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 2°JunMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°JulMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°SepMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 9°OctMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°NovMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°DecMax: -16°Average: -18°Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°FAverage: -2°FMin: -5°FFebMax: 0°FAverage: -5°FMin: -9°FMarMax: 15°FAverage: 8°FMin: 3°FAprMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 23°FAverage: 19°FMin: 16°FDecMax: 4°FAverage: 0°FMin: -4°F
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Min

Buffalo River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Buffalo River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 77°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 62°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -9°F and an average temperature of -5°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Buffalo River is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 375 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 57 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 44 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 133cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.Buffalo River is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 1.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 52in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 13in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Buffalo River is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Buffalo River is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-19°-2°F
Feb-21°-5°F
Mar-14°8°F
Apr-4°25°F
May4°40°F
Jun10°50°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep11°53°F
Oct3°37°F
Nov-7°19°F
Dec-18°0°F

The best time to visit Buffalo River is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -23°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Buffalo River is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buffalo River based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buffalo River based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-21 °C-5 °F
-16 °C3 °F
13 km/h8 mph
19 mm0.8 in
19 cm8 in
Feb
-23 °C-9 °F
-18 °C0 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
12 cm5 in
Mar
-16 °C3 °F
-10 °C15 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.6 in
14 cm5 in
Apr
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C32 °F
15 km/h9 mph
19 mm0.7 in
15 cm6 in
May
2 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
15 km/h9 mph
23 mm0.9 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
13 °C56 °F
14 km/h9 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
19 °C66 °F
14 km/h9 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
20 °C68 °F
16 km/h10 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h11 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
5 °C42 °F
18 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.5 in
14 cm6 in
Nov
-9 °C16 °F
-5 °C23 °F
18 km/h11 mph
35 mm1.4 in
33 cm13 in
Dec
-20 °C-4 °F
-16 °C4 °F
14 km/h9 mph
20 mm0.8 in
20 cm8 in