Kakisa, Northwest Territories Weather
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About Kakisa, Northwest Territories
Kakisa is a settlement in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 39. Kakisa is located at 60.9407°N, 117.4159°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: X1A.
Kakisa rests upon the low, brooding shoreline of Kakisa Lake, a place where the horizon seems to hold its breath against the weight of the northern sky. It lies 47.8 km south-south-east of Fort Providence, NT (from Fort Providence, NT: bearing 164°T), and is situated 89.2 km west of Hay River. The Kakisa River carries the slow, dark pulse of the interior toward the lake, its waters reflecting a light that turns brittle and silver as the sun dips behind the treeline. Here, the land is defined by a quiet stillness, where the air tastes of spruce needles and the cold, mineral clarity of deep water. Nearby, the water transforms into the cascading white thunder of Lady Evelyn Falls, a landmark that defines the geography of the surrounding boreal woods. The history of Kakisa is rooted in the legacy of the Dene people, who have moved across this landscape for generations, finding sanctuary along the riverbanks. Daily life in Kakisa follows the seasons, with the local economy drawing strength from the land through traditional harvesting and a deep familiarity with the surrounding wilderness. The rhythm of the days is measured by the changing ice on Kakisa Lake and the seasonal migration of fish, grounding the people in a cycle that feels older than the modern world. Visitors often pause at the proximity of Lady Evelyn Falls, four kilometers away, to witness the raw force of the river, a reminder of the quiet, persistent power that shapes the character of Kakisa.
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| Location | Kakisa, Northwest Territories |
| Coordinates | 60.9407°N, 117.4159°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | X1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Kakisa, Northwest Territories Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kakisa, Northwest Territories, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Kakisa includes coordinates 60.940700°N, 117.415900°W. Postal FSA: X1A. Telephone area code: 867. Timezone: Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.