Aklavik A Weather Records (CA002200100)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Aklavik A (CA002200100), Northwest Territories, Canada, with 85 years of record.
Key Facts for Aklavik A
- Aklavik A (CA002200100) is a weather station in Northwest Territories, Canada at 68.22 latitude and -135.00 longitude, 6 m (20 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1926 to 2010, 85 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Aklavik A still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Aklavik A set a daily record high maximum temperature of -0.5 C (31.1 F) on 27 December 1983.
About the Station
- Location: Northwest Territories, Canada, 68.22 latitude, -135.00 longitude.
- Elevation: 6 m (20 ft).
- Period of record: 1926 to 2010, 85 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | -51.0 C (-59.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -52.2 C (-62.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -14.0 C (6.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 62 |
| 1929 | 51 |
| 1930 | 42 |
| 1931 | 43 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 50 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 64 |
| 1936 | 66 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1938 | 58 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 53 |
| 1944 | 39 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 50 |
| 1949 | 47 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 42 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 52 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 34 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1960-07-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1982-11-04 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 27.0 cm (10.6 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
May: 50.8 mm (2.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 29 January 1934 |
| Feb | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 14 February 1929 |
| Mar | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 1 March 1929 |
| Apr | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 22 April 1930 |
| May | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 26 May 1930 |
| Jun | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 20 June 1947 |
| Jul | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 21 July 1948 |
| Aug | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 16 August 1929 |
| Sep | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 9 September 1927 |
| Oct | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 24 October 1982 |
| Nov | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 4 November 1982 |
| Dec | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 17 December 1928 |
Period of Record Coverage
1926 to 1983| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 177 | 48% | No |
| 1927 | 197 | 54% | No |
| 1928 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 305 | 83% | No |
| 1937 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1938 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1939 | 59 | 16% | No |
| 1940 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 1942 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1943 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1944 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1945 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 1961 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1962 | 90 | 25% | No |
| 1980 | 11 | 3% | No |
| 1981 | 132 | 36% | No |
| 1982 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1983 | 236 | 65% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 December 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily high max | -0.5 C (31.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low max | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) | 3.2 C (5.8 F) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low min | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 34 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low max | -23.0 C (-9.4 F) | 7.4 C (13.3 F) | 24 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low min | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 26 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low max | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) | 3.5 C (6.3 F) | 26 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily rain | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily snowfall | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 3.2 cm (1.3 in) | 21 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low min | -12.5 C (9.5 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | monthly low min (Tie) | -14.0 C (6.8 F) | tie | 0 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | monthly low min | -14.0 C (6.8 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 49 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 September 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low max | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 26 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low max | -3.5 C (25.7 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 34 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily high max | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 21 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily rain | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 25 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily high max | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 46 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 June 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily high min | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 4.3 C (7.7 F) | 52 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | monthly high min | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 28 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily high max | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 38 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1983 | Aklavik A, CA | daily low min | -16.0 C (3.2 F) | 7.1 C (12.8 F) | 28 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
25 complete years, 1928 to 1959| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -8.7 C | +0.35 C |
| 1929 | -8.2 C | +0.80 C |
| 1930 | -7.9 C | +1.07 C |
| 1931 | -9.4 C | -0.41 C |
| 1932 | -9.2 C | -0.22 C |
| 1933 | -10.4 C | -1.41 C |
| 1935 | -11.0 C | -1.99 C |
| 1937 | -8.6 C | +0.40 C |
| 1938 | -7.7 C | +1.32 C |
| 1940 | -7.5 C | +1.51 C |
| 1945 | -9.7 C | -0.69 C |
| 1946 | -9.6 C | -0.58 C |
| 1947 | -9.0 C | -0.04 C |
| 1948 | -9.6 C | -0.57 C |
| 1949 | -7.8 C | +1.24 C |
| 1950 | -7.6 C | +1.39 C |
| 1951 | -9.1 C | -0.12 C |
| 1952 | -8.6 C | +0.44 C |
| 1953 | -8.9 C | +0.06 C |
| 1954 | -9.1 C | -0.13 C |
| 1955 | -10.2 C | -1.24 C |
| 1956 | -10.0 C | -0.95 C |
| 1957 | -8.5 C | +0.46 C |
| 1958 | -8.2 C | +0.78 C |
| 1959 | -10.4 C | -1.38 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1926 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1926 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 41 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -52.2 C (-62.0 F) | 1947 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) | 41 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 1930 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) | 1929 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) | 40 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 169 days | 1947 | 36 days | 41 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1927 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1928 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1929 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1930 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1931 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1932 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1933 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1934 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1935 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1936 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1937 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1938 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1939 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1940 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1941 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1942 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1943 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1944 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1945 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1946 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1947 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1948 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1949 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1950 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1951 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1952 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1953 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1954 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1955 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1956 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1957 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1958 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1959 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1960 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1961 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1962 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1980 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1981 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 1982 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1983 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1927 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1928 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1929 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1930 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1931 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1932 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1933 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1934 | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) |
| 1935 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 1936 | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) |
| 1937 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1938 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1939 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1940 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1941 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1942 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1943 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1944 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1945 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1946 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 1947 | -52.2 C (-62.0 F) |
| 1948 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1949 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1950 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1951 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1952 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1953 | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) |
| 1954 | -50.6 C (-59.1 F) |
| 1955 | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) |
| 1956 | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) |
| 1957 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1958 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1959 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1960 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1961 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1962 | -50.0 C (-58.0 F) |
| 1980 | -44.5 C (-48.1 F) |
| 1981 | -40.5 C (-40.9 F) |
| 1982 | -47.0 C (-52.6 F) |
| 1983 | -51.0 C (-59.8 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1927 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1928 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1929 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1930 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1931 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1932 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1933 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1934 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1935 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1936 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1937 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1938 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1939 | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1940 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1941 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1942 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1943 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1944 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1945 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1946 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1947 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1948 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1949 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1950 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1951 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1952 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1953 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1954 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1955 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1956 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1957 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1958 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1959 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1960 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1961 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1962 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1980 | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) |
| 1981 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1927 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1928 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1929 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1930 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1932 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1934 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1935 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1936 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1937 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1938 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1939 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1940 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1941 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1942 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1943 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1944 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1945 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1947 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1948 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1951 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1952 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1954 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1955 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1956 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1957 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1958 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1959 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1960 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1961 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1982 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1983 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 52 days |
| 1927 | 44 days |
| 1928 | 33 days |
| 1929 | 42 days |
| 1930 | 48 days |
| 1931 | 19 days |
| 1932 | 54 days |
| 1933 | 26 days |
| 1934 | 51 days |
| 1935 | 33 days |
| 1936 | 20 days |
| 1937 | 28 days |
| 1938 | 25 days |
| 1939 | 37 days |
| 1940 | 106 days |
| 1941 | 135 days |
| 1942 | 158 days |
| 1943 | 57 days |
| 1944 | 44 days |
| 1945 | 43 days |
| 1946 | 88 days |
| 1947 | 169 days |
| 1948 | 21 days |
| 1949 | 38 days |
| 1950 | 84 days |
| 1951 | 88 days |
| 1952 | 32 days |
| 1953 | 51 days |
| 1954 | 34 days |
| 1955 | 36 days |
| 1956 | 36 days |
| 1957 | 31 days |
| 1958 | 23 days |
| 1959 | 35 days |
| 1960 | 45 days |
| 1961 | 29 days |
| 1962 | 16 days |
| 1980 | 2 days |
| 1981 | 14 days |
| 1982 | 23 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
25 years with a frostAcross 25 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Aklavik A falls on 16 June and the median first autumn frost on 2 September, which leaves a median of 78 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +7.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1928 to 1959) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 June | n/a | 16 June | n/a | +0.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 2 September | n/a | 2 September | n/a | +7.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 78 days | n/a | 78 days | n/a | +7.1 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).