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Weather & Climate in Carcross, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carcross has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1661°N, 134.7037°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
513 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 1, 2017 | 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.3 | 117 km | 3 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 42 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.6 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 27 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 54 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 121 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 57 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 123 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 43 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 116 km | 12 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 38 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.9 | 113 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 37 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska | M4.7 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 56 km SSE of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 30 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska | M4.4 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 49 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.3 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Jan 18, 2018 | 49 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 58 km SE of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2014 | 39 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.2 | 114 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 81 km |
| 2024 | WHITEHORSE, YUKON | Meteorological | 2.5 m | — | 87 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 86 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Carcross has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 2°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.4").