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Weather & Climate in Watson Lake, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watson Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 27.1°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0635°N, 128.7089°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 121 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | M2.7 | 130 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 (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuya Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,123 m (6,965 ft) | Unknown | 130 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 (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 1.2 in |
Watson Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -11°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.6").