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Weather & Climate in Whitehorse, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitehorse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 68.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Area | 159.8 sq mi (413.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7161°N, 135.0538°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
416 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 1, 2017 | 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.3 | 134 km | 3 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 42 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.6 | 136 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 43 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 54 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 135 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 57 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 136 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 38 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.9 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 37 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 56 km SSE of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.3 | 141 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 49 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2018 | 49 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 58 km SE of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2014 | 39 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.2 | 136 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.1 | 138 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2017 | Southeastern Alaska | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 2024 | WHITEHORSE, YUKON | Meteorological | 2.5 m | — | 26 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 138 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Whitehorse has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 5°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.2").