Weather radar Whitehorse
Real-time precipitation radar · Yukon · Canada
Whitehorse climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Whitehorse shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -11.6° | -8.2° | -3° | 4.7° | 12.1° | 17.7° | 19.5° | 17.5° | 11.4° | 4.2° | -6° | -11.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | -17° | -15.5° | -12.1° | -4.6° | 2.1° | 7.5° | 9.9° | 8.7° | 4° | -1.3° | -11.2° | -16.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 28 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 48 | 51 | 57 | 51 | 43 | 29 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Sunshine hours | 80 | 159 | 268 | 335 | 409 | 404 | 392 | 318 | 232 | 166 | 86 | 50 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Whitehorse
The best time to visit Whitehorse is typically May. In this month the average high is 12.1°C, precipitation is 27 mm and sunshine duration is 409 hours. The annual average high is 3.9°C, total annual precipitation is 417 mm (104 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2899 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Whitehorse
How up to date is the weather radar for Whitehorse?
The weather radar for Whitehorse is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Whitehorse?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Whitehorse: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Whitehorse?
The thunderstorm potential for Whitehorse is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Whitehorse.
What is the climate like in Whitehorse?
Whitehorse has an annual average high of 3.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 19.5°C), the coldest January (avg low -17°C). The wettest month is August with 57 mm, the driest April with 17 mm. Total annual precipitation is 417 mm (104 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2899 hours.
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