Climate Insights for Fort Providence Airport

South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
February
-25°C low
Wettest
July
53mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fort Providence Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 298mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 53mm of rainfall. Fort Providence Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -17° Average: -21° Min: -24° Feb Max: -15° Average: -21° Min: -25° Mar Max: -5° Average: -13° Min: -18° Apr Max: 6° Average: -2° Min: -7° May Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jun Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jul Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -1° Nov Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -13° Dec Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min

Fort Providence Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°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: 16mm Snow: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fort Providence Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 298mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 53mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 42mm less than July, 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 75cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.

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: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Fort Providence Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Fort Providence Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Providence 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 137mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -13 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -25 to -15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -21°
Feb -21°
Mar -13°
Apr -2°
May 10°
Jun 16°
Jul 18°
Aug 16°
Sep 10°
Oct
Nov -10°
Dec -20°

The best time to visit Fort Providence Airport is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -25°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 Fort Providence 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
-24 °C
-17 °C
11 km/h
16 mm
13 cm
Feb
-25 °C
-15 °C
12 km/h
11 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
-18 °C
-5 °C
13 km/h
12 mm
9 cm
Apr
-7 °C
6 °C
14 km/h
15 mm
9 cm
May
4 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
23 mm
3 cm
Jun
10 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
16 °C
15 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Oct
-1 °C
5 °C
14 km/h
19 mm
7 cm
Nov
-13 °C
-7 °C
13 km/h
16 mm
13 cm
Dec
-23 °C
-16 °C
12 km/h
15 mm
13 cm
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