Temperatures in August
It's pleasantly warm in August in Northwest Territories with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Northwest Territories in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Northwest Territories with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 19°C, with nights close to 12°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Northwest Territories will be around 18°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Northwest Territories. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Northwest Territories in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
96 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Northwest Territories?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Northwest Territories. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Northwest Territories in August
With 32°C, Northwest Territories hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Northwest Territories
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Northwest Territories, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Northwest Territories
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Northwest Territories, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Northwest Territories.
Daily UV Index in August in Northwest Territories
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Northwest Territories, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Northwest Territories Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Northwest Territories, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Northwest Territories Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Northwest Territories, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Northwest Territories
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Northwest Territories. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Northwest Territories by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northwest Territories. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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