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Inuvik Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Monday at -6° · coldest night Wednesday at -16°

The short of it: Inuvik weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -11 °C (11 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -16 °C (3 °F). Today’s high -9 °C (15 °F), low -12 °C (10 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 2 cm (0.8 in) of snow. Warnings in force: hard frost. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:45 local time.

INUVIK, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect light snow today, the mercury reaching near -9° and falling to -12° after dark. Count it a gift: 5° above the November average of -14° for these parts. Winds are light from the NNE, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near -6°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -16°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 8.1 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Inuvik runs from -22° at night to -14° by day, with some 17 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 18°, January the coldest at -30°, and August the wettest with 44 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 4 h 57 min today, and the days are shortening by about 10 minutes each. The station stands 12 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast-12°-16°4 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-11°-16°6 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-11°-16°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-11°-15°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-11°-15°6 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-10°-15°8 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-10°-15°8 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-10°-15°10 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-10°-15°10 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-10°-16°12 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-9°-16°13 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-9°-16°15 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-9°-16°17 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-10°-17°17 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-10°-17°18 km/h–
5 PMLight snow-10°-17°18 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
6 PMLight snow-10°-18°18 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
7 PMLight snow-10°-18°19 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
8 PMLight snow-10°-18°19 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
9 PMLight snow-10°-18°18 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
10 PMLight snow-10°-18°18 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
11 PMLight snow-10°-17°17 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
12 AMLight snow-10°-17°16 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
1 AMLight snow-10°-17°14 km/h❄ 0.3 cm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): light snow, high -9°, low -12°, 1.5 cm of snow, gusts to 28 km/h. Sun up 11:10 AM, down 4:07 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-12°-9°❄ 1.5 cm28 km/h4 h 57 min
Sunday-10°-10°❄ 3.8 cm24 km/h4 h 47 min
Monday-9°-6°❄ 0.5 cm17 km/h4 h 38 min
Tuesday-9°-8°dry16 km/h4 h 28 min
Wednesday-16°-8°dry11 km/h4 h 19 min
Thursday-16°-7°dry18 km/h4 h 9 min
Friday-12°-10°dry28 km/h3 h 59 min

Warmest: Monday at -6°. Most snow: Sunday, 3.8 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Friday, 28 km/h.

The Almanac · Inuvik Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Inuvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 29 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 11° against October, to near -14°; nights run about -22°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Inuvik in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Inuvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-22°-30°16 mm8 km/h2 h 42 min✦✦
February-20°-28°12 mm8 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦
March-16°-26°12 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦
April-6°-16°9.0 mm11 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦
May6°-4°16 mm12 km/h20 h 32 min✦✦✦
June16°6°24 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦✦
July18°9°43 mm12 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦✦
August15°6°44 mm12 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September8°1°35 mm11 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
October-3°-8°29 mm9 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
November-14°-22°17 mm8 km/h4 h 29 min✦✦
December-19°-27°14 mm8 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Inuvik

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Inuvik today?

Right now it is -11 °C (11 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -16 °C (3 °F). Today’s high is -9 °C (15 °F) and tonight’s low -12 °C (10 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) expected.

Will it rain in Inuvik this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 8.1 mm (0.32 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Inuvik?

Yes: hard frost. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Inuvik?

July, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -30 °C (-21 °F). The wettest month is August, with 44 mm (1.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Inuvik?

July and June. July brings highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; June highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and 24 mm (0.94 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Inuvik?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AklavikNorthwest Territories55 km WSW-15°-21°22 mm
Fort McPhersonNorthwest Territories113 km SSW-14°-21°34 mm
TuktoyaktukNorthwest Territories124 km NNE-14°-20°10 mm
Fort Good HopeNorthwest Territories320 km SE-14°-22°24 mm
Norman WellsNorthwest Territories456 km SE-13°-20°17 mm

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