Climate Insights for Norman Wells, CA - Airpult Climate Insights for Norman Wells ================================= Northwest Territories, [Canada](https://airpult.com/climate/ca) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/ca/norman-wells/p8q9yz56mc71d1v3q8lal)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/ca)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/ca/norman-wells/p8q9yz56mc71d1v3q8lal) Hottest July 23°C peak (74°F peak) Coldest December -25°C low (-13°F low) Wettest August 65 mm rain (2.6 in rain) Best to Visit July Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in Norman Wells is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 362 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. Norman Wells 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season. (The climate in Norman Wells is cold. The average annual temperature is 26°F and approximately 14.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Norman Wells 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -13°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.) Temperature ----------- -30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°Average: -22°Min: -25°FebMax: -17°Average: -22°Min: -25°MarMax: -10°Average: -16°Min: -20°AprMax: 1°Average: -5°Min: -10°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 12°AugMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 10°SepMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°OctMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°NovMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -17°DecMax: -19°Average: -22°Min: -25°MaxAverageMin (-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -8°FMin: -12°FFebMax: 1°FAverage: -7°FMin: -13°FMarMax: 15°FAverage: 4°FMin: -4°FAprMax: 34°FAverage: 23°FMin: 14°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FNovMax: 10°FAverage: 5°FMin: 1°FDecMax: -3°FAverage: -8°FMin: -13°FMaxAverageMin) Norman Wells has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures. (Norman Wells has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 87°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 64°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -8°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 23°F shift in average temperatures.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 22mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 23mmNovPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 9inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 7inPrecipitationSnow (in)) Norman Wells is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 362 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 11 mm. That's 54 mm 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 135cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 23cm. (Norman Wells is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.1 in 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 53in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 9in.) Wind ---- 0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/hWind Speed (0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mphWind Speed) Norman Wells is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. (Norman Wells is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.) Best Time to Visit ------------------ Jan-22° (-8°F) Feb-22° (-7°F) Mar-16° (4°F) Apr-5° (23°F) May8° (46°F) Jun15° (59°F) Jul18° (64°F) Aug14° (58°F) Sep8° (46°F) Oct-2° (28°F) Nov-15° (5°F) Dec-22° (-8°F) The best time to visit Norman Wells is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, December 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. (The best time to visit Norman Wells is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°F. 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 Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells 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 -25 °C (-12 °F) -19 °C (-3 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 22 mm (0.9 in) 22 cm (9 in) Feb -25 °C (-13 °F) -17 °C (1 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 17 mm (0.7 in) 17 cm (7 in) Mar -20 °C (-4 °F) -10 °C (15 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 11 mm (0.4 in) 10 cm (4 in) Apr -10 °C (14 °F) 1 °C (34 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 17 mm (0.7 in) 14 cm (6 in) May 3 °C (37 °F) 14 °C (58 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 34 mm (1.3 in) 8 cm (3 in) Jun 10 °C (50 °F) 20 °C (69 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 48 mm (1.9 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 12 °C (54 °F) 23 °C (74 °F) 9 km/h (5 mph) 49 mm (1.9 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 10 °C (49 °F) 20 °C (69 °F) 8 km/h (5 mph) 65 mm (2.6 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 4 °C (39 °F) 13 °C (56 °F) 9 km/h (5 mph) 31 mm (1.2 in) 3 cm (1 in) OctCurrent -4 °C (24 °F) 1 °C (34 °F) 9 km/h (6 mph) 31 mm (1.2 in) 23 cm (9 in) Nov -17 °C (1 °F) -12 °C (10 °F) 9 km/h (5 mph) 19 mm (0.7 in) 19 cm (7 in) Dec -25 °C (-13 °F) -19 °C (-3 °F) 10 km/h (6 mph) 19 mm (0.8 in) 19 cm (7 in)