Climate Insights for Gahcho Kue Aerodrome

, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
February
-32°C low
Wettest
August
66mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gahcho Kue Aerodrome is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 321mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 66mm of rainfall. Gahcho Kue Aerodrome 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 -32°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-40° -30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -23° Average: -26° Min: -30° Feb Max: -24° Average: -29° Min: -32° Mar Max: -15° Average: -21° Min: -25° Apr Max: -6° Average: -12° Min: -16° May Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Oct Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Nov Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -18° Dec Max: -21° Average: -24° Min: -27°
Max
Average
Min

Gahcho Kue Aerodrome has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 52°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -32°C and an average temperature of -29°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, 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: 13mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gahcho Kue Aerodrome is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 321mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 66mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 60mm 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 93cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Gahcho Kue Aerodrome is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 Gahcho Kue Aerodrome, which began on March 20, 2026. Gahcho Kue Aerodrome 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 -32°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -25 to 7°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/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. Precipitation is moderate at around 157mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -18 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 85mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -32 to -21°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 24km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gahcho Kue Aerodrome 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
-30 °C
-23 °C
25 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
Feb
-32 °C
-24 °C
24 km/h
7 mm
7 cm
Mar Current
-25 °C
-15 °C
25 km/h
13 mm
10 cm
Apr
-16 °C
-6 °C
27 km/h
11 mm
10 cm
May
-3 °C
7 °C
26 km/h
20 mm
8 cm
Jun
7 °C
17 °C
25 km/h
39 mm
3 cm
Jul
10 °C
20 °C
24 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
10 °C
26 km/h
35 mm
2 cm
Oct
-4 °C
0 °C
25 km/h
35 mm
18 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-12 °C
23 km/h
16 mm
13 cm
Dec
-27 °C
-21 °C
23 km/h
15 mm
13 cm
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