Climate Insights for Ford Bay Airport

, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
February
-27°C low
Wettest
August
51mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ford Bay Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 309mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Ford Bay Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 88cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -21° Average: -24° Min: -26° Feb Max: -21° Average: -24° Min: -27° Mar Max: -14° Average: -18° Min: -21° Apr Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -12° May Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0° Jun Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Sep Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Oct Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -3° Nov Max: -12° Average: -14° Min: -17° Dec Max: -19° Average: -22° Min: -24°
Max
Average
Min

Ford Bay Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ford Bay Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 309mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 51mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8mm. That's 43mm less than August, 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 88cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Ford Bay Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ford Bay Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Ford Bay Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -21 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 137mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -17 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 88mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -27 to -19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Expect around 30cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -24°
Feb -24°
Mar -18°
Apr -9°
May
Jun 10°
Jul 16°
Aug 14°
Sep
Oct -2°
Nov -14°
Dec -22°

The best time to visit Ford Bay Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -27°C. 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 Ford Bay Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-26 °C
-21 °C
18 km/h
14 mm
12 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-21 °C
18 km/h
9 mm
8 cm
Mar Current
-21 °C
-14 °C
18 km/h
8 mm
7 cm
Apr
-12 °C
-5 °C
18 km/h
15 mm
11 cm
May
0 °C
8 °C
19 km/h
27 mm
6 cm
Jun
7 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
36 mm
1 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
3 cm
Oct
-3 °C
1 °C
20 km/h
28 mm
16 cm
Nov
-17 °C
-12 °C
17 km/h
16 mm
14 cm
Dec
-24 °C
-19 °C
18 km/h
12 mm
10 cm
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