Climate Insights for Pine Point
South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Pine Point is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 399 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 64 mm of rainfall. Pine Point 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 -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 136cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Pine Point is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 15.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Pine Point 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 -12°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Pine Point has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°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.Pine Point 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 75°F with a mean of 64°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -12°F and an average temperature of -5°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 21°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pine Point is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 399 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 50 mm 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 136cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.Pine Point is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 2 in 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 53in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 12in.
Wind
Pine Point is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Pine Point is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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
The best time to visit Pine Point is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm 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.The best time to visit Pine Point is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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 Pine Point 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 Pine Point 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.