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Weather & Climate in Pelly Crossing, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pelly Crossing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.
Temperature
-15°F Jan (-26°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 25.2°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -15°F (-26°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.8228°N, 136.5742°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 7, 1993 | 152 km SSE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 114 km E of Dawson City, Canada | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 177 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 177 km N of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 145 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 54 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 105 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska | M3.7 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 264 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 210 km NNE of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.5 | 25 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 118 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 120 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.2 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 2005 | 141 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.1 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 197 km N of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.0 | 45 km | 23 km |
| May 5, 2018 | 234 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 222 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 178 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 166 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M2.9 | 81 km | 24 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 243 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M2.9 | 76 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Selkirk | Volcanic field | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.7 in |
Pelly Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -15°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.3").