Notikewin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Notikewin
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 Notikewin
Location in Alberta
Notikewin
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal district | County of Northern Lights |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
(1991)
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| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Notikewin is a small community called a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It's located in the County of Northern Lights. You can find it along the Mackenzie Highway, which is also known as Highway 35. Notikewin is about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) north of a town called Manning.
The name Notikewin comes from the Cree word nôtinikewin. This word means "battle." The name is also used for a nearby river, the Notikewin River.
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What is the Weather Like in Notikewin?
The weather in Notikewin changes a lot throughout the year. This section tells you about the climate, which is the usual weather patterns in a place.
| Climate data for Notikewin | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
17 (63) |
14 (57) |
29.4 (84.9) |
32.2 (90.0) |
34.4 (93.9) |
34 (93) |
36 (97) |
33 (91) |
26 (79) |
31.5 (88.7) |
12 (54) |
36 (97) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −12.4 (9.7) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
17.6 (63.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
23 (73) |
21.7 (71.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
8.6 (47.5) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
6.9 (44.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −18.8 (−1.8) |
−16.3 (2.7) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
3 (37) |
9.8 (49.6) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
14.2 (57.6) |
8.6 (47.5) |
2.1 (35.8) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−16 (3) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −24.9 (−12.8) |
−23.5 (−10.3) |
−15.1 (4.8) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
1.9 (35.4) |
6.9 (44.4) |
8.8 (47.8) |
6.7 (44.1) |
1.2 (34.2) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
−15.1 (4.8) |
−22.1 (−7.8) |
−7 (19) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −50.6 (−59.1) |
−47.8 (−54.0) |
−44.4 (−47.9) |
−30.6 (−23.1) |
−7.2 (19.0) |
−5 (23) |
0.5 (32.9) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−18.9 (−2.0) |
−33 (−27) |
−40 (−40) |
−47.8 (−54.0) |
−50.6 (−59.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 23.9 (0.94) |
18.4 (0.72) |
16.2 (0.64) |
13.2 (0.52) |
36.5 (1.44) |
66 (2.6) |
71.3 (2.81) |
51.1 (2.01) |
35.7 (1.41) |
21.5 (0.85) |
20.7 (0.81) |
16.5 (0.65) |
390.9 (15.39) |
| Source: Environment Canada | |||||||||||||
Temperature Extremes
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Notikewin was -50.6 degrees Celsius (-59.1 degrees Fahrenheit) in January. The hottest temperature was 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in August.
Average Temperatures
In January, the average high temperature is about -12.4 degrees Celsius (9.7 degrees Fahrenheit). In July, which is usually the warmest month, the average high is around 23 degrees Celsius (73.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
How Much Rain and Snow Does Notikewin Get?
Notikewin gets about 390.9 millimeters (15.4 inches) of precipitation each year. Precipitation includes both rain and snow. The wettest months are usually June and July.
Who Lives in Notikewin?
This section talks about the population of Notikewin. This is called "demographics."
Population Count in 1991
According to the 1991 Census of Population, which was done by Statistics Canada, Notikewin had a population of 17 people.
