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Weather & Climate in Old Crow, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Old Crow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 15°F (-9°C). Winters average -23°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 80°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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
-23°F Jan (-30°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 15.2°F |
| 72% below US avg | |
| January Average | -23°F (-30°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.5701°N, 139.8305°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 17, 2008 | 106 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 2009 | 58 km ENE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M4.5 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 164 km NE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M4.2 | 57 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 100 km WNW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 81 km NE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.8 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 66 km NNE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.8 | 144 km | 21 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 125 km W of Inuvik, Canada | M3.8 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 172 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Oct 11, 1997 | 96 km NE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.8 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Jul 20, 1992 | 90 km W of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2008 | 115 km NW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.8 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 123 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.7 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Aug 26, 1998 | 64 km NNE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.6 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 179 km NE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.6 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Oct 14, 2009 | 112 km NNE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.6 | 106 km | 12 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 106 km NNE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.5 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Aug 9, 2004 | 108 km NNE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.5 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Aug 9, 2004 | 106 km NNE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.5 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 83 km WSW of Fort McPherson, Canada | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2013 | 85 km ESE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RABBIT MOUNTAIN (245,352 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | RABBIT MOUNTAIN | 245,352 | 88 km |
| 2017 | CAMPBELL RIVER | 161,468 | 71 km |
| 2017 | WHITE MOUNTAIN CREEK | 98,027 | 55 km |
| 2013 | NORTH PORCUPINE | 20,598 | 100 km |
| 2019 | SALMON TROUT | 6,235 | 93 km |
| 2007 | BIG BEND | 3,289 | 86 km |
| 2017 | LAKE CREEK | 2,525 | 98 km |
| 1999 | SALMON TROUT | 2,331 | 81 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,181 | 93 km |
| 2020 | RABBIT MOUNTAIN | 1,004 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -23°F (-30°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -18°F (-28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -17°F (-27°C) | 0.6 in |
Old Crow has a seasonal temperature swing of 79°F / from -23°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").