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Weather & Climate in Yukon, Unorganized, YT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yukon, Unorganized has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.
Temperature
-13°F Jan (-25°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 25.4°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -13°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 171,919.6 sq mi (445,271.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.3442°N, 136.4936°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 4, 1990 | 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 152 km SSE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 177 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 177 km N of Haines Junction, Canada | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 145 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 105 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska | M3.7 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 117 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 118 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 210 km NNE of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.5 | 31 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 188 km NNE of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.3 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 120 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.2 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 93 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.2 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2005 | 141 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.1 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 197 km N of Haines Junction, Canada | M3.0 | 40 km | 23 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 222 km SE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2018 | 234 km N of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 73 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 178 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada | M3.0 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2016 | 166 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada | M2.9 | 106 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Selkirk | Volcanic field | 1,239 m (4,065 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.5 in |
Yukon, Unorganized has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -13°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.2").