Northwest Territories Weather Forecast
Northwest Territories weather: 55°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Northwest Territories
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 52° | 100% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 49° | 100% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 49° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 56° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 48° | 54% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 42° | 45% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 46° | 6% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 15% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 41° | 18% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 44° | 16% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 48° | 16% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 49° | 20% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 41° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 40° | 13% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 61°F against a August normal of 72°F - 43°F below.
The next 7 days carry about 2.2 times a normal week's rain for August (0,9 in against 0,4 in).
What this means for Northwest Territories
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is 13.5°F below the 72°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 106°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 64.8255, -124.8457. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Northwest Territories right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Northwest Territories?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Northwest Territories, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northwest Territories in?
Northwest Territories observes America/Inuvik (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:12 PM.
How many people live in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories has a population of approximately 45.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
