Faber Lake

Lake Remote lake in Northwest Territories, Canada

A remote lake in the Northwest Territories frequented by anglers, canoeists and backcountry travellers; access typically requires floatplane or long overland travel into boreal wilderness.

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Faber Lake
63.9336, -117.2515

How to Get to Faber Lake #

Faber Lake is in the Northwest Territories. Reaching remote lakes typically requires a combination of long gravel-road driving from regional centers and, in many cases, charter floatplane or small aircraft; travelers should coordinate logistics in advance with local outfitters.

Tips for Visiting Faber Lake #

  • Remote northern lakes often have no facilities-carry fuel and emergency equipment for boaters.
  • Check ice conditions if visiting outside summer; lake may freeze in winter months.
  • Obtain permits if planning to fish-territorial fishing regulations apply in the Northwest Territories.

Best Time to Visit Faber Lake #

Summer is the practical season for most visits; winter brings ice and extreme cold, requiring specialist preparation.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Short northern summer provides the most accessible conditions for boating and fishing.
Winter
November-March · -30--15°C (-22-5°F)
Extreme cold and frozen surfaces; winter travel requires specialist equipment.

Weather & Climate near Faber Lake #

Climate

Faber Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -31°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -31°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-31° -22°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-29° -18°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-25° -12°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-14°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -10°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-26° -17°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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