Climate Insights for Łutsel K'e
South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Łutsel K'e is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 377 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 55 mm of rainfall. Łutsel K'e 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 -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Łutsel K'e is cold. The average annual temperature is 23°F and approximately 14.9 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Łutsel K'e 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 -16°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Łutsel K'e 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 16°C with a mean of 14°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.Łutsel K'e has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 76°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 57°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°F and an average temperature of -13°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 22°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Łutsel K'e is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 377 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11 mm. That's 44 mm less than October, 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 150cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.Łutsel K'e is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.7 in less than October, 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 59in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
Łutsel K'e is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Łutsel K'e is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Łutsel K'e 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 Łutsel K'e 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.