Climate Insights for Cape Parry

Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
August
8°C peak46°F peak
Coldest
February
-25°C low-14°F low
Wettest
September
45 mm rain1.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Parry is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 234 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 45 mm of rainfall. Cape Parry 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 -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 116cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Cape Parry is cold. The average annual temperature is 17°F and approximately 9.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Cape Parry 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 -14°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -21°Average: -22°Min: -24°FebMax: -22°Average: -24°Min: -25°MarMax: -18°Average: -20°Min: -22°AprMax: -11°Average: -13°Min: -15°MayMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -4°JunMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 1°JulMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°AugMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°SepMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 2°OctMax: -1°Average: -2°Min: -3°NovMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -13°DecMax: -19°Average: -21°Min: -22°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°FAverage: -8°FMin: -11°FFebMax: -8°FAverage: -11°FMin: -14°FMarMax: -1°FAverage: -5°FMin: -7°FAprMax: 12°FAverage: 8°FMin: 5°FMayMax: 29°FAverage: 26°FMin: 24°FJunMax: 37°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 39°FAverage: 37°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 31°FAverage: 29°FMin: 27°FNovMax: 13°FAverage: 11°FMin: 8°FDecMax: -3°FAverage: -6°FMin: -8°F
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Min

Temperatures in Cape Parry vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cape Parry vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 46°F with a mean of 43°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -14°F and an average temperature of -11°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 29mmNovPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 11inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Cape Parry is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 234 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 5 mm. That's 39 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 116cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Cape Parry is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.5 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 11in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Cape Parry is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/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.Cape Parry is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape Parry 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 Cape Parry 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
-24 °C-11 °F
-21 °C-5 °F
22 km/h14 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
-25 °C-14 °F
-22 °C-8 °F
21 km/h13 mph
9 mm0.3 in
9 cm3 in
Mar
-22 °C-7 °F
-18 °C-1 °F
21 km/h13 mph
8 mm0.3 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
-15 °C5 °F
-11 °C12 °F
21 km/h13 mph
5 mm0.2 in
5 cm2 in
May
-4 °C24 °F
-1 °C29 °F
21 km/h13 mph
12 mm0.5 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
1 °C33 °F
3 °C37 °F
20 km/h12 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
20 km/h12 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
21 km/h13 mph
36 mm1.4 in
1 cm1 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
4 °C39 °F
24 km/h15 mph
45 mm1.8 in
8 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C27 °F
-1 °C31 °F
25 km/h16 mph
34 mm1.3 in
29 cm11 in
Nov
-13 °C8 °F
-10 °C13 °F
23 km/h14 mph
19 mm0.8 in
19 cm8 in
Dec
-22 °C-8 °F
-19 °C-3 °F
22 km/h13 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in