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Weather & Climate in Beaver Creek, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beaver Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 22.9°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.3773°N, 140.8925°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
681 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jun 26, 2001 | 152 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 136 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.3 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 20 km NE of Nabesna, Alaska | M5.3 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 145 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.1 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 144 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 17 km ESE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska | M5.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 21 km N of Nabesna, Alaska | M5.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Sep 14, 1991 | 151 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 60 km SW of Alcan Border, Alaska | M5.0 | 51 km | 1 km |
| May 9, 2021 | 126 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 157 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.8 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 29 km E of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.8 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | Central Alaska | M4.8 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 15 km SE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska | M4.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Yukon, Canada | M4.7 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 143 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.7 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km NNW of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.6 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 17 km NNE of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.6 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 90 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.5 | 95 km | -3 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 33 km NNW of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.5 | 121 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 167 km |
| Fort Selkirk | Volcanic field | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TAYLOR HIGHWAY COMPLEX (GARDINER CREEK) (125,751 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | TAYLOR HIGHWAY COMPLEX (GARDINER CREEK) | 125,751 | 71 km |
| 2013 | CHISANA RIVER | 44,397 | 34 km |
| 2003 | BLACK HILL | 41,929 | 47 km |
| 2015 | CHISANA RIVER 2 | 37,941 | 41 km |
| 2019 | MCARTHUR CREEK | 36,888 | 66 km |
| 1998 | GARDINER CREEK | 28,824 | 91 km |
| 2021 | BLACK HILLS | 28,360 | 66 km |
| 2018 | TAIXTSALDA HILL | 28,055 | 86 km |
| 2015 | LONG LAKE | 27,670 | 75 km |
| 2007 | LADUE | 18,142 | 95 km |
| 1991 | 113349 | 18,047 | 23 km |
| 2019 | BOUNDARY RIVER | 13,773 | 86 km |
| 1994 | LICK CREEK | 8,846 | 74 km |
| 1994 | GARDNER CR | 8,818 | 98 km |
| 1990 | SPITLER | 7,763 | 84 km |
| 2009 | SWAMP CREEK | 5,106 | 62 km |
| 1993 | CHISANA | 5,036 | 35 km |
| 1989 | STUVER CREEK | 4,786 | 46 km |
| 1989 | TRAIL LAKE | 3,245 | 79 km |
| 1986 | 613009 | 2,657 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in |
Beaver Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -16°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").