Whitehorse, YT - 7 Day Forecast (2024)

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What was the coldest day in Whitehorse Yukon? ›

The coldest temperature ever recorded was −56.2 °C (−69.2 °F) on 21 January 1906. Whitehorse has little precipitation, with an average annual snowfall of 141.8 cm (55.8 in) and 160.9 mm (6.33 in) of rainfall.

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Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing overnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 10.

Temperatures tend to be relatively mild by Canadian standards, with an average daily Winter temperature ranging from -10C to -15C -but with the occasional cold snap plunging to as low as -40C. Snowfall varies, but with an average of 142 cm of snow per year.

Whitehorse Climate and Weather

Average annual snowfall is 4.76ft (145 cm) while the annual rainfall is 6.4 inches (163 mm), making Whitehorse Canada's driest city.

Yellowknife is colder, but its more like a big town, though an important hub for an entire region.

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The coldest place in Canada based on average yearly temperature is Eureka, Nunavut, where the temperature averages at −19.7 °C or −3.5 °F for the year.

Whitehorse is a mini-metropolis with all the services and conveniences you want in a city with access to the greatest outdoor scene in Canada. Whether you're looking for a place to grow a family or to retire, Whitehorse has everything you need and more for a great life.

About Whitehorse

Whitehorse has been recognized as one of the best places in Canada to live, and much of that is due to the programs and services provided by the City of Whitehorse.

The lowest Alaska temperature is −80 °F (−62.2 °C) in Prospect Creek on January 23, 1971, 1 °F (0.6 °C) above the lowest temperature recorded in continental North America (in Snag, Yukon, Canada).

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The record for the coldest recorded temperature in North America is held by a tiny locale in the Yukon, at-81.4° Fahrenheit (-63° Celsius). Snag, 30 kms east of the Alaska-Yukon border and 25 kms north of the Alaska Highway had an aviation connection when the record was set on 3 February 1947.

Generally speaking, Whitehorse is considered to have a higher cost of living than many other Canadian cities due to its remote location and the higher costs of transporting goods to the area. According to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics, the average hourly wage in Whitehorse was $28.60 in 2021.

Top Attractions in Whitehorse

Scenic canyon showcasing basalt cliffs and a river with tranquil swimming spots, connected by a suspension bridge and diverse trails for hikers and bikers. Downtown museum with extensive exhibits on indigenous culture, wildlife, and gold rush history.

One of the major factors driving Whitehorse's growth is its remarkably low unemployment rate. In fact, Whitehorse's 3.6 percent unemployment rate is the lowest in all of Canada. What types of jobs are available? Whitehorse has a diverse job market, with a high demand for employees in the hospitality industry.

The winter solstice is on December 21st (the southern solstice) when the midday sun is at it's lowest point of 5.97° above the horizon.

The June solstice (summer solstice) in Whitehorse is at 1:50 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024. In terms of daylight, this day is 13 hours, 31 minutes longer than the December solstice. In most locations north of the equator, the longest day of the year is around this date. The earliest sunrise is on June 18.

The coldest day in Canada was on Feb. 3, 1947 in Snag, Yukon. At a brisk -63 C, the temperature is still the coldest recorded in North America.