Whitehorse (Yukon) in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in august 2024
The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather 11.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
30%
12%
11%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
28%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
30%
22%
9%
Weather at 3am
40°F
29%
26%
17%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Whitehorse (Yukon) in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Whitehorse (Yukon) in august.
The climate of Whitehorse (Yukon) in august is tolerable
The weather in august in Whitehorse (Yukon) is wet (with 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is relatively cold in that area the month of august, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 63°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Whitehorse (Yukon) in august with a maximum record of 83°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2015. You can plan to have about 12 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 39% of the month.
In august in Whitehorse (Yukon), the days on average last 15:43. The sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 21:55.
With good weather conditions, the month of august is recommended to go in this locality.
Whitehorse (Yukon): another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Whitehorse (Yukon) forward, the month of september has a better weather forecast than august. more information
August: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in august, there are destinations with better weather than Whitehorse (Yukon):
In august, Vancouver, Regina, Saskatoon, Little Manitou Lake, Victoria and Brandon have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Quebec City, Thunder Bay and Toronto have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Whitehorse (Yukon) in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 11.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.96km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:43 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in august 2023:
56°F to 74°F
52°F to 77°F
54°F to 79°F
54°F to 81°F
52°F to 77°F
56°F to 79°F
56°F to 74°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
45°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 63°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 59°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 67°F
41°F to 67°F
43°F to 68°F
43°F to 70°F
47°F to 70°F
47°F to 74°F
45°F to 74°F
41°F to 74°F
49°F to 74°F
41°F to 77°F
43°F to 76°F
43°F to 74°F
40°F to 68°F
41°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Canada in august
Cities near Whitehorse (Yukon):
| Fort Selkirk in august | good weather |
| Dawson City in august | good weather |
| Norman Wells in august | good weather |
| Fort Nelson in august | good weather |
| Prince Rupert in august | tolerable weather |
| Terrace in august | good weather |
| Inuvik in august | tolerable weather |
| Îles de la Reine-Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) in august | good weather |
| Fort St. John in august | good weather |
| Prince George in august | good weather |
| Yellowknife in august | good weather |
| Grande Prairie in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) in august:
Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Whitehorse (Yukon). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Whitehorse (Yukon).