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Weather & Climate in Faro, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Faro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 26.2°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (199.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.2295°N, 133.3553°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Nov 6, 2002 | 184 km NE of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.6 | 41 km | 1 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 194 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.1 | 10 km | 4 km |
| Jan 16, 1996 | 199 km NE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 92 km NE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1999 | 161 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.6 | 30 km | 0 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 118 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 117 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 264 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 188 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.3 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 93 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.2 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2005 | 141 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.1 | 107 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2018 | 234 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 222 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 72 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 178 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 243 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 166 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M2.9 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 121 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M2.8 | 129 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in |
Faro has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -4°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.4").