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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals310 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed monthly climate data tracking temperature, precipitation, and light patterns at a representative point.

Wood Buffalo National Park Climate Profile: Twelve-Month Atmospheric Normals and Annual Patterns

Atmospheric conditions at Wood Buffalo National Park follow a distinct annual rhythm, captured here through monthly climate normals measured between 1991 and 2020. These metrics provide a precise long-term record of average temperature, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. Data derived from NASA POWER measurements offer an objective look at the yearly meteorological environment of this protected area in the Northwest Territories.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing long term average thermal ranges and daily precipitation rates across the calendar year

Annual Temperature and Monthly Precipitation Normals in Wood Buffalo National Park

Long term monthly temperature averages at Wood Buffalo National Park transition from a January mean of minus 23.43 degrees Celsius with an average minimum of minus 40.64 degrees Celsius to a July mean of 17.11 degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation rates peak in July at 2.34 millimeters per day, representing historic 1991 to 2020 climatology recorded at a representative park elevation of 310.26 meters.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 2.3 mm/day-50°-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°-23°-20°-13°-2°8°15°17°15°8°-1°-13°-21°01230.70.60.811.62.32.321.71.10.90.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
-2.4 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
July
Twelve-month climate

Annual comparison of average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight

Wood Buffalo National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Average Weather by Month

Analyzing twelve monthly records for Wood Buffalo National Park reveals critical variations in average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates. Evaluating seasonal variations alongside relative humidity, average wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours at a representative coordinate provides a precise climatological profile of the subarctic wilderness.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-23.4 °C-40.6° to -4.2°0.7 mm/day98.6%2.4 m/s6.6 hours
February-19.8 °C-38° to -2.8°0.6 mm/day98.8%2.4 m/s8.8 hours
March-12.9 °C-33.8° to 1.5°0.8 mm/day98%2.3 m/s11.5 hours
April-1.8 °C-18.9° to 14.8°1 mm/day85.5%2.2 m/s14.2 hours
May8.2 °C-5.9° to 24°1.6 mm/day69.3%2 m/s16.7 hours
June14.8 °C1.7° to 27.2°2.3 mm/day68%1.8 m/s18.1 hours
July17.1 °C5.7° to 29°2.3 mm/day68.3%1.6 m/s17.4 hours
August14.9 °C2.9° to 28.2°2 mm/day70.7%1.7 m/s15.2 hours
September8.1 °C-3.9° to 22.5°1.7 mm/day77%1.8 m/s12.5 hours
October-0.9 °C-12.4° to 13.4°1.1 mm/day86.3%1.9 m/s9.7 hours
November-12.9 °C-27.5° to 0.4°0.9 mm/day94.4%2.1 m/s7.2 hours
December-20.7 °C-37.1° to -4.5°0.7 mm/day98.4%2.3 m/s5.9 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

Mean temperature
January: -23.4 °C
July: 17.1 °C
Change from January to July: +40.5 °C
Precipitation
January: 0.7 mm/day
July: 2.3 mm/day
Change from January to July: +1.7 mm/day
Daylight
January: 6.6 hours
July: 17.4 hours
Change from January to July: +10.8 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing calculated monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight duration

Wood Buffalo National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts

Analyzing the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods based on thirty years of calculated climatology clarifies seasonal shifts within Wood Buffalo National Park. Evaluating monthly averages for daylight duration, wind speed, and relative humidity provides an objective geographic baseline of seasonal patterns rather than exceptional weather events.
Warmest month
July17.1 °C
Coolest month
January-23.4 °C
Wettest month
July2.3 mm/day
Driest month
February0.6 mm/day
Most humid month
February98.8%
Windiest month
January2.4 m/s
Longest daylight
June18.1 hours

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Compare Wood Buffalo National Park Climate with Other Protected Areas

Standardized monthly climate profiles allow for direct comparisons of seasonal patterns between Wood Buffalo National Park and other protected regions. Evaluating variations in long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight hours reveals how different geographic coordinates and elevations shape distinct atmospheric conditions.
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