Climate Insights for Stanton

Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hottest
July
12°C peak54°F peak
Coldest
February
-27°C low-16°F low
Wettest
August
52 mm rain2.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Stanton is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 266 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 52 mm of rainfall. Stanton 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 -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Stanton is cold. The average annual temperature is 18°F and approximately 10.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Stanton 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 -16°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -20°Average: -23°Min: -25°FebMax: -22°Average: -25°Min: -27°MarMax: -17°Average: -20°Min: -23°AprMax: -9°Average: -13°Min: -15°MayMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°JunMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°JulMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 6°AugMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 7°SepMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°OctMax: -2°Average: -3°Min: -4°NovMax: -12°Average: -14°Min: -16°DecMax: -19°Average: -22°Min: -24°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°FAverage: -9°FMin: -13°FFebMax: -8°FAverage: -13°FMin: -16°FMarMax: 1°FAverage: -5°FMin: -9°FAprMax: 16°FAverage: 9°FMin: 4°FMayMax: 36°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 47°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 29°FAverage: 26°FMin: 24°FNovMax: 11°FAverage: 7°FMin: 4°FDecMax: -3°FAverage: -7°FMin: -11°F
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Min

Stanton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 8°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Stanton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 47°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 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 20°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 25mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Stanton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 266 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 52 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7 mm. That's 46 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 118cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Stanton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.3 in. That's 1.8 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 46in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Stanton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.Stanton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stanton 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 Stanton 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-13 °F
-20 °C-5 °F
15 km/h10 mph
15 mm0.6 in
15 cm6 in
Feb
-27 °C-16 °F
-22 °C-8 °F
15 km/h9 mph
12 mm0.5 in
12 cm5 in
Mar
-23 °C-9 °F
-17 °C1 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.3 in
9 cm3 in
Apr
-15 °C4 °F
-9 °C16 °F
15 km/h9 mph
7 mm0.3 in
7 cm3 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
2 °C36 °F
15 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.5 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
8 °C47 °F
15 km/h9 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
11 °C52 °F
15 km/h10 mph
52 mm2.1 in
1 cm1 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
16 km/h10 mph
46 mm1.8 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C24 °F
-2 °C29 °F
16 km/h10 mph
30 mm1.2 in
25 cm10 in
Nov
-16 °C4 °F
-12 °C11 °F
15 km/h9 mph
15 mm0.6 in
15 cm6 in
Dec
-24 °C-11 °F
-19 °C-3 °F
16 km/h10 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in