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Weather & Climate in Dawson, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dawson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 132.6 sq mi (343.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7837°N, 94.5387°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (43,533 acres, 1990).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 96 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 99 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 98 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 85 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 97 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 99 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 7,578 | 72 km |
| 2007 | HWYONEBURN | 6,124 | 98 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 5,817 | 98 km |
| 2012 | HWY 1 2012 | 5,491 | 97 km |
| 2007 | RED LAKE 05 | 4,737 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,625 | 95 km |
| 2015 | PALSBURG FIRE | 4,446 | 66 km |
| 2002 | RX 677 | 3,876 | 98 km |
| 2007 | CARROLL-HAMRE FIRE | 3,646 | 91 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,441 | 82 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,376 | 31 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,302 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,181 | 95 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,051 | 24 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 1°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").