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Weather & Climate in Haines Junction, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haines Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 26.6°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7522°N, 137.5108°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
724 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 | 112 km | 3 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 42 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 59 km WSW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.6 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 65 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska | M5.4 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | M5.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 66 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska | M5.0 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 54 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 106 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 57 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 104 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 43 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 56 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada | M5.0 | 57 km | 1 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 38 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.9 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 157 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | M4.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 37 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 38 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 56 km SSE of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2001 | 71 km SSW of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.4 | 72 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 33.5 m (110 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | DISENCHANTMENT BAY, AK | Meteorological | 33.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 2024 | WHITEHORSE, YUKON | Meteorological | 2.5 m | — | 114 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.4 in |
Haines Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from -2°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.4").