Climate Insights for Carmacks
Yukon, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Carmacks is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 391 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 69 mm of rainfall. Carmacks is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 121cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Carmacks is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 15.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Carmacks is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -7°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Carmacks has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Carmacks has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 79°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 61°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -7°F and an average temperature of 0°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 20°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Carmacks is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 391 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 69 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14 mm. That's 55 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 121cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.Carmacks is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Carmacks is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Carmacks is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Carmacks is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Carmacks is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carmacks 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 Carmacks 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.