Climate Insights for Ross River

Yukon, Canada

Hottest
July
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
-21°C low-6°F low
Wettest
July
63 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ross River is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 424 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Ross River 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 -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 165cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ross River is cold. The average annual temperature is 29°F and approximately 16.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Ross River 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 -6°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -13°Average: -17°Min: -20°FebMax: -12°Average: -18°Min: -21°MarMax: -3°Average: -10°Min: -15°AprMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -6°MayMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 1°JunMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°SepMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°OctMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°NovMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -15°DecMax: -14°Average: -18°Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°FAverage: 2°FMin: -3°FFebMax: 10°FAverage: 0°FMin: -6°FMarMax: 26°FAverage: 14°FMin: 5°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 30°FMin: 21°FMayMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 37°FAverage: 30°FMin: 25°FNovMax: 17°FAverage: 10°FMin: 5°FDecMax: 6°FAverage: 0°FMin: -6°F
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Min

Ross River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Ross River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 58°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -6°F and an average temperature of 0°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmMarPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmAprPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 26mmNovPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 27mmDecPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Ross River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 424 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 19 mm. That's 45 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 165cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.Ross River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.8 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 65in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 11in.

Wind

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

Ross River 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 4km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Ross River 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 5mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ross River 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 Ross River 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
-20 °C-3 °F
-13 °C8 °F
4 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
23 cm9 in
Feb
-21 °C-6 °F
-12 °C10 °F
4 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in
Mar
-15 °C5 °F
-3 °C26 °F
5 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.7 in
19 cm7 in
Apr
-6 °C21 °F
4 °C40 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
17 cm7 in
May
1 °C34 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h4 mph
37 mm1.5 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C25 °F
3 °C37 °F
6 km/h4 mph
36 mm1.4 in
26 cm10 in
Nov
-15 °C5 °F
-9 °C17 °F
4 km/h3 mph
27 mm1.1 in
27 cm11 in
Dec
-21 °C-6 °F
-14 °C6 °F
4 km/h3 mph
27 mm1.1 in
27 cm11 in