Climate Insights for Carcross

Yukon, Canada

Hottest
July
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low2°F low
Wettest
October
71 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Carcross is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 571 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Carcross is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Carcross experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Carcross is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 22.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Carcross is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 2°F. Carcross experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -16°FebMax: -9°Average: -14°Min: -17°MarMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°AprMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°JunMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°JulMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°AugMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°SepMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°OctMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -2°NovMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°DecMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°FAverage: 7°FMin: 3°FFebMax: 15°FAverage: 7°FMin: 2°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 19°FMin: 12°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 32°FMin: 24°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 39°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 15°FDecMax: 12°FAverage: 7°FMin: 3°F
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Min

Temperatures in Carcross vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Carcross vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 56°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 2°F and an average temperature of 7°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 50mmFebPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 32mmMarPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 19mmMayPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 42mmNovPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 63mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 20inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 17inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 18inDecPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 25in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Carcross is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 571 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 23 mm. That's 48 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Carcross receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 294cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Carcross is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.9 in. That's 1.9 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Carcross receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 116in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Carcross is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Carcross is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carcross based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carcross based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-16 °C3 °F
-11 °C13 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
50 cm20 in
Feb
-17 °C2 °F
-9 °C15 °F
5 km/h3 mph
32 mm1.3 in
32 cm13 in
Mar
-11 °C12 °F
-2 °C28 °F
6 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
27 cm11 in
Apr
-4 °C24 °F
5 °C40 °F
7 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
19 cm7 in
May
1 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
7 km/h4 mph
38 mm1.5 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
7 km/h4 mph
51 mm2 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
4 °C39 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
42 cm17 in
Nov
-10 °C15 °F
-5 °C23 °F
6 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
47 cm18 in
Dec
-16 °C3 °F
-11 °C12 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
63 cm25 in