Climate Insights for West Dawson
Yukon, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in West Dawson is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 455 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. West Dawson 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, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season.The climate in West Dawson is cold. The average annual temperature is 26°F and approximately 17.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. West Dawson 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, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
West Dawson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°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 -26°C and an average temperature of -23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.West Dawson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 88°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 -16°F and an average temperature of -10°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 24°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
West Dawson is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 455 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 62 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 129cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.West Dawson is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 2.4 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
West Dawson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 January, 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, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.West Dawson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. 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 January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 2mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit West Dawson is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit West Dawson is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°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 West Dawson 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 West Dawson 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.