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Weather & Climate in Upper Liard, YT

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

Upper Liard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-3°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.

Temperature

-11°F Jan (-24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average27.5°F
49% below US avg
January Average-11°F (-24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates60.0496°N, 128.9061°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Feb 9, 2020 81 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada M4.1 77 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2001 121 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada M3.3 114 km 10 km
May 19, 2007 Southern Yukon Territory, Canada M2.7 124 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuya Volcanic Field (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuya Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,123 m (6,965 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -11°F (-24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 0°F (-18°C) 0.9 in
March 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in
April 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
October 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
November 9°F (-13°C) 1.0 in
December -8°F (-22°C) 1.2 in

Upper Liard has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -11°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.6").

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