Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories)
Island Remote Canadian Arctic island in Northwest Territories
A remote Arctic island in Canada’s Northwest Territories, Emerald Isle is reached mainly by expedition vessels for Arctic landscapes, seasonal sea ice, seabird colonies and marine-wildlife observation.
Tips for Visiting Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories) #
- Emerald Isle in the Northwest Territories is remote and has no visitor infrastructure-only visit with an experienced Arctic operator or charter flight/boat and expect very limited services.
- Plan your trip for the local summer window (when sea ice and weather are least restrictive) and build substantial buffer time into logistics, since transfers can be delayed by weather.
Best Time to Visit Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories) #
The short Arctic summer (July-early August) offers the only practical and relatively milder window for visiting.
Weather & Climate near Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories) #
Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -39°C to 7°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -38°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain.
