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Weather in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada
Current Conditions (Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 00:00 America/Yellowknife time)
 | Temperature: -8°F (-22°C) |
Forecast Overview
Sun Dec 22 
-0°F -9°F -18°C -23°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsMon Dec 23 
3°F -8°F -16°C -22°C Chance of light snow in the afternoon and in the evening.
detailsTue Dec 24 5°F -18°F -15°C -28°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsWed Dec 25 3°F -15°F -16°C -26°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsThu Dec 26 
16°F -13°F -9°C -25°C Chance of light snow after 11 am.
detailsFri Dec 27 16°F 1°F -9°C -17°C Overcast skies.
detailsSat Dec 28 
16°F -9°F -9°C -23°C More sun than clouds.
detailsSun Dec 29 -6°F -11°F -21°C -24°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsMon Dec 30 -6°F -9°F -21°C -23°C Chance of light snow in the morning and in the evening.
detailsTue Dec 31 -9°F -45°F -23°C -43°C More sun than clouds.
detailsWed Jan 1 
-31°F -47°F -35°C -44°C Considerable cloudiness.
detailsThu Jan 2 -22°F -42°F -30°C -41°C Chance of light snow all day.
detailsFri Jan 3 
-17°F -35°F -27°C -37°C Chance of light snow in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsSat Jan 4 -24°F -42°F -31°C -41°C More sun than clouds.
details
Detailed Forecast
| Sunday, December 22 | sunrise: 10:26 sunset: 15:41 |
| Low around -10°F (-23°C), high around 0°F (-18°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 4 mph (7 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 |  | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -8°F (-22°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.264% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -9°F (-23°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.265% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | -8°F (-22°C) | 1 mph (1 km/h) | 100% | 0.265% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -4°F (-20°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 98% | 0.265% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 0°F (-18°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 96% | 0.265% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | -6°F (-21°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.265% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | -9°F (-23°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.265% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -7°F (-22°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 99% | 0.265% |
| Monday, December 23 | sunrise: 10:26 sunset: 15:41 |
| Low around -8°F (-22°C), high around 4°F (-16°C). Chance of light snow early in the afternoon (between 11 am and 2 pm) and in the evening (between 5 pm and 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 9 mph (15 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | -7°F (-21°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 98% | 0.265% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -5°F (-21°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 97% | 0.265% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | -2°F (-19°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 94% | 0.265% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | -1°F (-18°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 92% | 0.265% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 2°F (-17°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 94% | 0.266% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 2°F (-16°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 93% | 0.266% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 3°F (-16°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 94% | 0.266% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 2°F (-17°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 96% | 0.266% |
| Tuesday, December 24 | sunrise: 10:26 sunset: 15:42 |
| Low around -19°F (-28°C), high around 5°F (-15°C). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 3 mph (5 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Mostly clear. | -9°F (-23°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.266% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | -14°F (-25°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.266% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -18°F (-28°C) | 0 mph (0 km/h) | 100% | 0.266% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | -18°F (-28°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.266% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | -7°F (-22°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 99% | 0.266% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -3°F (-20°C) | 1 mph (1 km/h) | 98% | 0.266% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 2°F (-17°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 96% | 0.266% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 4°F (-16°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 97% | 0.266% |
| Wednesday, December 25 | sunrise: 10:27 sunset: 15:43 |
| Low around -14°F (-26°C), high around 3°F (-16°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 3 mph (5 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -6°F (-21°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -9°F (-23°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | -11°F (-24°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | -8°F (-22°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | -1°F (-18°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 98% | 0.267% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | -8°F (-22°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -12°F (-24°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | -13°F (-25°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| Thursday, December 26 | sunrise: 10:27 sunset: 15:44 |
| Low around -13°F (-25°C), high around 15°F (-9°C). Chance of light snow from 11 am till 11 pm. Estimated precipitation: 0.05 in (1.1875 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 3 mph (5 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -12°F (-24°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 100% | 0.267% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -6°F (-21°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 99% | 0.267% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 2°F (-17°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 96% | 0.267% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 6°F (-14°C) | 1 mph (1 km/h) | 95% | 0.268% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 10°F (-12°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 94% | 0.268% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 12°F (-11°C) | 1 mph (1 km/h) | 96% | 0.268% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 1 mph (1 km/h) | 96% | 0.268% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 15°F (-9°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 96% | 0.268% |
| Friday, December 27 | sunrise: 10:27 sunset: 15:45 |
| Low around 2°F (-17°C), high around 17°F (-9°C). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 13°F (-10°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 98% | 0.268% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 10°F (-12°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 98% | 0.268% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 3°F (-16°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 99% | 0.268% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 6°F (-14°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 98% | 0.268% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 11°F (-12°C) | 3 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.268% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 12°F (-11°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 96% | 0.268% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 15°F (-10°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 95% | 0.268% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 16°F (-9°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 92% | 0.268% |
| Saturday, December 28 | sunrise: 10:26 sunset: 15:46 |
| Low around -9°F (-23°C), high around 15°F (-9°C). More sun than clouds. Wind: 9 mph (15 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 10°F (-12°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 91% | 0.268% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 7°F (-14°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 92% | 0.268% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 3°F (-16°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 91% | 0.268% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 1°F (-17°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 92% | 0.268% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | A few passing clouds. | -1°F (-18°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 94% | 0.268% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Clear. | -5°F (-20°C) | 8 mph (14 km/h) | 96% | 0.268% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | -7°F (-22°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 97% | 0.268% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Clear. | -9°F (-23°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 96% | 0.269% |
| Sunday, December 29 | sunrise: 10:26 sunset: 15:47 |
| Low around -11°F (-24°C), high around -5°F (-21°C). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | -11°F (-24°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 96% | 0.269% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | -11°F (-24°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 95% | 0.269% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -9°F (-23°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 94% | 0.269% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | -8°F (-22°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 93% | 0.269% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -6°F (-21°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 92% | 0.269% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | -6°F (-21°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 91% | 0.269% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | -5°F (-21°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 91% | 0.269% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -6°F (-21°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 91% | 0.269% |
| Monday, December 30 | sunrise: 10:26 sunset: 15:49 |
| Low around -9°F (-23°C), high around -6°F (-21°C). Chance of light snow in the morning (between 8 am and 11 am) and in the evening (between 5 pm and 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 10 mph (17 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | -6°F (-21°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 90% | 0.269% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -7°F (-22°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 91% | 0.269% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | -7°F (-22°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 90% | 0.269% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -8°F (-22°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 92% | 0.269% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -8°F (-22°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 92% | 0.269% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -9°F (-23°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 92% | 0.269% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -9°F (-23°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 95% | 0.27% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -9°F (-23°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 95% | 0.27% |
| Tuesday, December 31 | sunrise: 10:25 sunset: 15:50 |
| Low around -45°F (-43°C), high around -9°F (-23°C). More sun than clouds. Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | -13°F (-25°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 93% | 0.27% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -19°F (-29°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 93% | 0.27% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -27°F (-33°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 93% | 0.27% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | -31°F (-35°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 95% | 0.27% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | -25°F (-32°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 96% | 0.27% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -37°F (-39°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.27% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -43°F (-41°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.27% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -45°F (-43°C) | 1 mph (1 km/h) | 100% | 0.27% |
| Wednesday, January 1 | sunrise: 10:25 sunset: 15:51 |
| Low around -47°F (-44°C), high around -32°F (-35°C). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 3 mph (4 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -46°F (-44°C) | 0 mph (0 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -47°F (-44°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -47°F (-44°C) | 2 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -47°F (-44°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -32°F (-35°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 99% | 0.271% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | -40°F (-40°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -42°F (-41°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | -41°F (-40°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.271% |
| Thursday, January 2 | sunrise: 10:25 sunset: 15:52 |
| Low around -41°F (-41°C), high around -22°F (-30°C). Chance of light snow most of the day (from 5 am to 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | -40°F (-40°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.272% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -33°F (-36°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 99% | 0.272% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -28°F (-33°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 98% | 0.272% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -25°F (-32°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 97% | 0.272% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -22°F (-30°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 96% | 0.272% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | -22°F (-30°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.272% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | -22°F (-30°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.272% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -22°F (-30°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 96% | 0.273% |
| Friday, January 3 | sunrise: 10:24 sunset: 15:54 |
| Low around -34°F (-37°C), high around -17°F (-27°C). Chance of light snow in the morning and early afternoon (between 8 am and 2 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -23°F (-30°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 94% | 0.273% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | -24°F (-31°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 93% | 0.273% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | -25°F (-32°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 95% | 0.273% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -22°F (-30°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 97% | 0.273% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -18°F (-28°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 96% | 0.273% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -18°F (-28°C) | 2 mph (2 km/h) | 99% | 0.273% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -26°F (-32°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.273% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Clear. | -34°F (-37°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.273% |
| Saturday, January 4 | sunrise: 10:23 sunset: 15:56 |
| Low around -42°F (-41°C), high around -23°F (-31°C). More sun than clouds. Wind: 3 mph (4 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -39°F (-39°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 100% | 0.274% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -41°F (-41°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.274% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -41°F (-41°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.274% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | -34°F (-37°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 99% | 0.274% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | A few passing clouds. | -23°F (-31°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 97% | 0.274% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Clear. | -31°F (-35°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 99% | 0.274% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | -32°F (-35°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.274% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Clear. | -34°F (-37°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 100% | 0.274% |
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Weather Station: Fort Simpson, N. W. T. (latitude 61-45N, longitude 121-14W)
Local Time:
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories is in the "America/Yellowknife" timezone.
The "America/Yellowknife" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in ST (since Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local time). During ST, the timezone abbreviation is MST and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -7:00 hours.
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories will exit standard time (entering DST) on Sunday, 9 March 2025, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 9 March 2025, 03:00 AM local daylight time. During DST, the timezone abbreviation is MDT and the offset to UTC will be -6:00 hours.
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