Climate Insights for Sambaa K'e

Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
July
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-21°C low-5°F low
Wettest
August
61 mm rain2.4 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sambaa K'e is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 392 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 61 mm of rainfall. Sambaa K'e 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 143cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Sambaa K'e is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 15.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Sambaa K'e 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 56in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -19°FebMax: -13°Average: -17°Min: -21°MarMax: -5°Average: -11°Min: -15°AprMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -5°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°OctMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -1°NovMax: -7°Average: -9°Min: -11°DecMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°FAverage: 2°FMin: -3°FFebMax: 9°FAverage: 1°FMin: -5°FMarMax: 23°FAverage: 12°FMin: 5°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 20°FAverage: 15°FMin: 12°FDecMax: 5°FAverage: 0°FMin: -4°F
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Min

Sambaa K'e has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Sambaa K'e has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 75°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 60°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -5°F and an average temperature of 1°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 29mmDecPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sambaa K'e is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 392 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 44 mm less than August, 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 143cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Sambaa K'e is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.7 in less than August, 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 56in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 11in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Sambaa K'e is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 June, 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.Sambaa K'e 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, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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

Jan-17°2°F
Feb-17°1°F
Mar-11°12°F
Apr-1°30°F
May8°46°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul15°60°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep10°49°F
Oct2°35°F
Nov-9°15°F
Dec-18°0°F

The best time to visit Sambaa K'e is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -21°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sambaa K'e is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°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 Sambaa 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 Sambaa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-19 °C-3 °F
-14 °C8 °F
10 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in
Feb
-21 °C-5 °F
-13 °C9 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
-15 °C5 °F
-5 °C23 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
-5 °C22 °F
4 °C40 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
15 cm6 in
May
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C31 °F
6 °C42 °F
12 km/h7 mph
27 mm1 in
18 cm7 in
Nov
-11 °C12 °F
-7 °C20 °F
12 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
29 cm11 in
Dec
-20 °C-4 °F
-15 °C5 °F
10 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in