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Weather & Climate in Carmacks, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carmacks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. The area gets 317 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-25°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 26.4°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0884°N, 136.2930°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 4, 1990 | 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 152 km SSE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 177 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 177 km N of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 194 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 145 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2004 | 48 km NW of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.0 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jan 16, 1999 | 161 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.6 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 117 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 210 km NNE of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.5 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 118 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 188 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.3 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 120 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.2 | 47 km | 3 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 93 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.2 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2005 | 141 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.1 | 51 km | 1 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 222 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 178 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 197 km N of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.0 | 66 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | WHITEHORSE, YUKON | Meteorological | 2.5 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Selkirk | Volcanic field | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.5 in |
Carmacks has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -12°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.2").