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Weather & Climate in Teslin, YT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Teslin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average29.2°F
46% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,260 ft (689 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates60.1660°N, 132.7249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Feb 1, 1990 165 km WNW of Watson Lake, Canada M3.8 110 km 18 km
Jun 13, 2016 86 km SE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.6 79 km 20 km
Feb 17, 2003 63 km ENE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.6 105 km 18 km
Apr 27, 1998 92 km NE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.6 132 km 33 km
May 30, 2017 37 km E of Skagway, Alaska M3.2 133 km 12 km
Jul 30, 2019 86 km SE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.2 81 km 14 km
Feb 7, 2010 85 km SE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.2 78 km 13 km
Aug 25, 2017 40 km ESE of Skagway, Alaska M3.0 143 km 1 km
Jan 12, 2006 72 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.0 150 km 10 km
Jul 27, 2019 40 km ESE of Skagway, Alaska M2.9 144 km 2 km
Jun 18, 2025 65 km NNE of Skagway, Alaska M2.7 123 km 4 km
Jun 14, 2016 86 km SSE of Whitehorse, Canada M2.6 82 km 16 km
Mar 7, 2023 23 km E of Whitehorse, Canada M2.5 119 km 11 km
Jan 12, 2013 80 km E of Skagway, Alaska M2.5 92 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Atlin Volcanic Field (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Atlin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,880 m (6,168 ft) Unknown 63 km
Tuya Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,123 m (6,965 ft) Unknown 149 km
Alligator Lake Volcanic field 2,217 m (7,274 ft) Unknown 151 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 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
October 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
November 13°F (-10°C) 1.1 in
December 2°F (-17°C) 1.2 in

Teslin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -2°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").

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