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Population:
3,611
(1996 Statistics)
Location:
Latitude:
60 degrees 49 minutes N
Longitude: 115 degrees 47 minutes W
Elevation: (Airport) 166 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
21.7 C |
|
Low
10.8 C |
| January
Mean Temp |
High
-21.0 C |
|
Low
-30.5 C |
| Mean
Annual Precip |
34.0
cm |
| Mean
Annual Rainfall |
18.4
cm |
| Mean
Annual Snowfall |
165.0
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 |
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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 near impossible during the summer as the amount
of daylight increases.
Be sure to check out the Aurora Borealis links
below in "Other Sources of Information" for great
photos and a forecast of auroral activity. Thanks to Bernie
Oulette at Trapper
Photo for the beautiful photo above.
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