Visitors
Hay River Almanac
Population:
3,611 (2007 Statistics)
Location:
Latitude: 60 degrees 49 minutes N
Longitude: 115 degrees 47 minutes W
Elevation: 164.90 metres
Distances:
| Road Distance to: | Km |
| NWT/Alberta Border | 127 |
| Fort Providence | 176 |
| Edmonton | 1067 |
| Yellowknife | 494 |
| Fort Smith | 280 |
| Fort Simpson | 438 |
Climate:
Hay River's climate is temperate at best and wide fluctuations can be expected at all times of the year. The Great Slave Lake, due to its size, has dramatic influences on local weather. Summers are shortened but the extended daylight makes for long, relaxing days. Winters have been known to be very cold, however most days present clear skies.
| Prevailing winds | ENE at 12.1 kmph |
| Prevailing winds | ENE at 12.1 kmph |
| July Mean Temp | High 21.1 C |
| Low 10.6 C | |
| January Mean Temp | High -23.1 ºC |
| Low -27.6 ºC | |
| Mean Annual Precipitation | 32.0 cm |
| Mean Annual Rainfall | 20.3 cm |
| Mean Annual Snowfall | 12.6 cm |
| Hours Sunlight (Dec. 31) | 7:45 hours |
| Hours Sunlight (Jun. 30) | 19:04 hours |
| Mean Last Frost | June 20 |
| Mean First Frost | September 15 |
| Mean Frost Free Days | 95 days |
The Town of Hay River is situated directly in the Aurora Borealis ('Northern Lights') viewing belt, and spectacular displays are commonplace between late August and October. Remember, viewing the lights are very rare but still possible during the summer, as the amount of daylight increases.