Climate Insights for Stanton
Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories, Canada
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
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
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
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.