A mix of comfortable temperatures, sunny spells, and occasional showers is expected across the week of July 28 to August 3 in Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories.
According to Environment Canada, highs will range from 17°C to 21°C, with overnight lows settling between 8°C and 10°C. Tuesday and Thursday are both predicted to reach 21°C, the warmest points of the period.
Residents should be prepared for changing skies. Tuesday carries a 30 percent chance of showers along with a risk of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon. Wednesday brings a similar pattern: a mix of sun and cloud, a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers, and another thunderstorm risk. Friday looks to be the wettest day, with cloudy conditions and a 60 percent chance of showers.
The week is not without clear spells. Thursday is forecast to be sunny, and Wednesday as well as Friday nights should see clearing skies. During sunny breaks, Environment Canada notes that the UV index will sit at a moderate 4.
Current conditions measured at the nearby Whatì weather station at 8:00 a.m. MDT on Tuesday show a temperature of 12.1°C, humidity at 95 percent, and light winds from the south-southeast at 7 km/h. The forecast aligns with typical July normals for the area, which normally see daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows of 11°C.
