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Weather & Climate in Burwash Landing, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burwash Landing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 313 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,651 feet.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 25.1°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,651 ft (808 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.3513°N, 139.0095°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
723 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jul 17, 2014 | 90 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 152 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 65 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska | M5.4 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 136 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.3 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Jan 8, 2022 | 104 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska | M5.2 | 135 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 144 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 145 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska | M5.1 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | M5.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 56 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada | M5.0 | 49 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 66 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska | M5.0 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 2014 | 92 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska | M5.0 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 14, 1991 | 151 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2021 | 126 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.9 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2014 | 98 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska | M4.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 157 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.8 | 51 km | 3 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Yukon, Canada | M4.7 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 38 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 143 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.7 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Sep 14, 1991 | 147 km SSE of Alcan Border, Alaska | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 90 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.5 | 120 km | -3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Selkirk | Volcanic field | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.5 in |
Burwash Landing has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from -8°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").