Whitehorse, Yukon Climate
Canada
Pop. 28,201 Elev. 630 m / 2,067 ft
TZ: America/Whitehorse (UTC-7) ·
Whitehorse experiences a wide climate range, from bitterly cold winters of -21°F (-29°C) in December to cool summers reaching 68°F (20°C) in August. Wind chill can push winter lows to -31°F (-35°C). Precipitation occurs on roughly 9 days per year (9.0 in / 229 mm total), with snow on 8 days and 88 in (2223 mm) of annual accumulation. Overcast skies are common, with only 51 sunny days per year. Nearby lake water reaches 56°F (13°C) in summer.
| Temperature | 20°C (68°F) high | -29°C (-21°F) low |
| Feels like | -35°C (-31°F) low | |
| Rain | 9 days | 229 mm (9.0 in) /yr |
| Snow | 8 days | 2223 mm (87.5 in) /yr |
| Sky | 51 sunny | 6 stormy |
| Wind | 1.5 m/s (3.4 mph) avg |
Looking for a place with a climate like Whitehorse? Explore and filter 150,000+ cities worldwide.
Explore on the MapMonthly Climate Chart
Best months to visit: Jun
Sky & Air by Month
Cloud cover (%)
71
Jan 60
Feb 61
Mar 74
Apr 70
May 63
Jun 69
Jul 61
Aug 68
Sep 76
Oct 83
Nov 71
Dec Humidity (%)
81
Jan 78
Feb 69
Mar 61
Apr 54
May 51
Jun 65
Jul 63
Aug 68
Sep 78
Oct 85
Nov 75
Dec Weather Days by Month
Water Temperatures
Cities with Similar Climate
Find similar cities on the map →Nearby Cities
Nearby
Commercial airport 2 km Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY)
Ski resort 5 km Whitehorse Nordic Centre
National park 63 km Fox Lake Territorial Park
Mountain peak
(1,687 m) 18 km Golden Horn Mountain
Hospital 0 km Whitehorse General Hospital
Hiking trail 14 km Fish Lake Trail
Interested in Whitehorse?
Hotels
Flights
Real Estate
Insurance
Connectivity
Monthly Weather Data
↑ See chart| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Snowfall | Sunny Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C 18°F | -15°C 5°F | 0 mm 0.0 in | 312 mm12.3 in | 4 |
| February | -10°C 14°F | -18°C 0°F | 0 mm 0.0 in | 138 mm5.4 in | 7 |
| March | 1°C 33°F | -10°C 13°F | 0 mm 0.0 in | 100 mm3.9 in | 4 |
| April | 7°C 44°F | -2°C 28°F | 6 mm 0.2 in | 124 mm4.9 in | 3 |
| May | 11°C 52°F | 1°C 33°F | 21 mm 0.8 in | 98 mm3.9 in | 1 |
| June | 18°C 64°F | 6°C 43°F | 24 mm 0.9 in | 6 mm0.2 in | 4 |
| July | 20°C 68°F | 9°C 48°F | 77 mm 3.0 in | — | 4 |
| August | 20°C 68°F | 8°C 47°F | 43 mm 1.7 in | — | 9 |
| September | 15°C 59°F | 5°C 41°F | 45 mm 1.8 in | 7 mm0.3 in | 5 |
| October | 6°C 43°F | -1°C 31°F | 13 mm 0.5 in | 313 mm12.3 in | 1 |
| November | -4°C 25°F | -8°C 17°F | 0 mm 0.0 in | 390 mm15.3 in | 1 |
| December | -24°C -12°F | -29°C -21°F | 0 mm 0.0 in | 735 mm28.9 in | 8 |
Weather Days by Month
↑ See chart| Month | Sunny Days | Storm Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 0 |
| February | 7 | 0 |
| March | 4 | 0 |
| April | 3 | 0 |
| May | 1 | 0 |
| June | 4 | 0 |
| July | 4 | 4 |
| August | 9 | 2 |
| September | 5 | 0 |
| October | 1 | 0 |
| November | 1 | 0 |
| December | 8 | 0 |
Water Temperatures Data
↑ See chart| Month | Lake Avg High |
|---|---|
| January | 0°C 32°F |
| February | 0°C 32°F |
| March | 0°C 32°F |
| April | 0°C 32°F |
| May | 0°C 32°F |
| June | 3°C 38°F |
| July | 9°C 49°F |
| August | 13°C 56°F |
| September | 11°C 52°F |
| October | 6°C 42°F |
| November | 1°C 34°F |
| December | 0°C 32°F |