Franklin Bay is a bay located in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is part of the Arctic Ocean and is situated in the eastern part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The bay is approximately 120 km long and 55 km wide and is bounded by the Boothia Peninsula to the south and Prince of Wales Island to the north.
The bay was named after Sir John Franklin, an English explorer who explored the area in 1819. Franklin Bay is known for its rich wildlife and is home to many species of birds, mammals, and fish. It is also the site of the Franklin Bay Bird Sanctuary, a protected area established in 1967 to protect the nesting grounds of the thick-billed murre and other seabirds.
Franklin Bay is also known for its cultural and historical significance. In 1846, Franklin's two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, were trapped in the ice of the bay for two years. During this time, the crew of the ships experienced great hardship, with many of them dying from starvation and scurvy. In 2014, the wreckage of the HMS Erebus was found in the bay, providing a major archaeological discovery.
Franklin Bay is also the site of several Inuit communities. It is home to the communities of Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak, and Kugaaruk, all of which are located on the shores of the bay. These communities are important cultural centres for the Inuit and are home to a variety of traditional activities such as hunting, fishing, and seal hunting.
Overall, Franklin Bay is an important part of Canadian history and culture. It is a place of great beauty and is home to a variety of wildlife and cultural activities. It is also a place of great historical significance, having been the site of Sir John Franklin's expedition and the discovery of the HMS Erebus.
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Franklin Bay in Canada experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are generally warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C, while winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures ranging from -10°C to -25°C. Spring and fall are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 15°C. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with the heaviest rain and snowfall typically occurring in late fall and winter.
Our weather forecast for Franklin Bay helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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| Nov. 22nd 2024 Nov. 22nd 2024 | max: -14.8 °C min: -20.2 °C |
26.6 m/s 43.6 m/s |
86.6 % 10.3 m |
81.1 % 1,036 hPa |
12:00:02 14:17:27 |
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| Nov. 23rd 2024 Nov. 23rd 2024 | max: -20.3 °C min: -20.7 °C |
17.3 m/s 29.2 m/s |
35.6 % 21.5 m |
78.3 % 1,032 hPa |
12:09:22 14:08:43 |
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| Nov. 24th 2024 Nov. 24th 2024 | max: -15.4 °C min: -20.8 °C |
29.9 m/s 49.7 m/s |
22.5 % 24.1 m |
75.1 % 1,024 hPa |
12:19:59 13:58:44 |
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| Nov. 25th 2024 Nov. 25th 2024 | max: -9.1 °C min: -14.7 °C |
35.3 m/s 60.5 m/s |
100.0 % 5.0 m |
84.9 % 1,004 hPa |
12:32:54 13:46:27 |
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| Nov. 26th 2024 Nov. 26th 2024 | max: -13.0 °C min: -22.6 °C |
31.3 m/s 45.4 m/s |
97.2 % 8.6 m |
80.4 % 1,025 hPa |
12:52:33 13:27:29 |
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| Nov. 27th 2024 Nov. 27th 2024 | max: -23.1 °C min: -25.9 °C |
19.9 m/s 30.0 m/s |
17.9 % 22.3 m |
76.5 % 1,043 hPa |
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| Nov. 28th 2024 Nov. 28th 2024 | max: -24.3 °C min: -26 °C |
11.5 m/s 15.1 m/s |
5.7 % 24.1 m |
74.0 % 1,041 hPa |
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| Nov. 29th 2024 Nov. 29th 2024 | max: -23.8 °C min: -24.2 °C |
11.0 m/s 14.2 m/s |
12.6 % 24.1 m |
75.3 % 1,038 hPa |
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| Nov. 30th 2024 Nov. 30th 2024 | max: -24.1 °C min: -25.8 °C |
8.3 m/s 9.0 m/s |
40.0 % 23.9 m |
77.1 % 1,041 hPa |
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| Dec. 1st 2024 Dec. 1st 2024 | max: -24.3 °C min: -26.4 °C |
20.9 m/s 40.0 m/s |
30.1 % 22.5 m |
75.9 % 1,038 hPa |
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| Dec. 2nd 2024 Dec. 2nd 2024 | max: -15.0 °C min: -24 °C |
27.4 m/s 41.4 m/s |
99.9 % 19.1 m |
73.6 % 1,032 hPa |
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| Dec. 3rd 2024 Dec. 3rd 2024 | max: -14.2 °C min: -18 °C |
22.6 m/s 31.3 m/s |
81.1 % 12.8 m |
81.3 % 1,032 hPa |
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| Dec. 4th 2024 Dec. 4th 2024 | max: -14.6 °C min: -23.7 °C |
25.2 m/s 38.5 m/s |
72.8 % 9.9 m |
82.3 % 1,041 hPa |
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| Dec. 5th 2024 Dec. 5th 2024 | max: -23.2 °C min: -24.1 °C |
13.7 m/s 21.2 m/s |
6.5 % 24.1 m |
75.1 % 1,042 hPa |
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