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Weather & Climate in Mayo, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 313 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet.
Temperature
-13°F Jan (-25°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 25.3°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -13°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.5927°N, 135.8998°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 21, 1996 | 96 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 152 km SSE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 114 km E of Dawson City, Canada | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 177 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 108 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 64 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.3 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 231 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.3 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 238 km E of Dawson City, Canada | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1991 | 236 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.1 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 54 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 89 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.7 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 79 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 264 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 210 km NNE of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 213 km E of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | M3.4 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 1996 | 87 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 88 km ENE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.3 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 111 km NE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.3 | 148 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Selkirk | Volcanic field | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.8 in |
Mayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -13°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.4").