Climate Insights for Swift River
Yukon, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Swift River is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 675 mm of precipitation falls per year. Swift River receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Swift 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Swift River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Swift River is cold. The average annual temperature is 28°F and approximately 26.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Swift River receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Swift 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -4°F. Swift River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Swift River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.Swift River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 54°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -4°F and an average temperature of 2°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Swift River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 675 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 31 mm. That's 54 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Swift River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 325cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 47cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Swift River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.2 in. That's 2.1 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Swift River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 128in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 19in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Swift River is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Swift River 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 April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Swift 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 Swift 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.