Snow on the Yukon roads in summer

1. How cold is it in the Yukon in summer?
2. How warm does it get in the Yukon in the summer?
3. What is winter like in the Yukon?
4. Are ice roads safe?
5. Is the Yukon a nice place to live?
6. Does Yukon have snow?
7. Is Yukon very cold?
8. How long is summer in Yukon?
9. Can you drive from Vancouver to Yukon?
10. Is Whitehorse expensive to live?
11. Why is Yukon so cold?
12. What is the coldest place on Earth?

How cold is it in the Yukon in summer?

The average temperature in Yukon during the day in summer is high of 20.5C in July to 4.3C in October. During the night in summer, it is a low of 7.7C in July to -3.1C in October. Average hours of daylight one can expect to get is 20 hours in July to 10 hours in October. The Yukon summer is typically warm and dry.

How warm does it get in the Yukon in the summer?

The Yukon Territory climate is primarily subarctic, and most of the province is at a high elevation with semiarid conditions, creating warm summers with temperatures averaging 77°F (25°C) and up. Summer days are long, usually with 24-hour daylight in June and July due to the extreme northerly location of the province.

What is winter like in the Yukon?

It may be dark, cold and snowy, but you'll soon find out why that makes Yukon winters all the better. Temperatures can drop to -40°C (-40°F) with daily highs of -13°C (8.6°F) making it, in our opinion, one of the best winter destinations on the planet.

Are ice roads safe?

Ice roads aren't any more dangerous than regular roads. The ice roads are maintained just like any other roads. A speed limit is enforced. You don't need tire chains or a special type of car to drive the road, but you do need to be smart and prepared.

Is the Yukon a nice place to live?

Whitehorse, the territorial capital and Yukon's only city, is the largest settlement in any of the three territories where about 75% of its residents live. Yukon is a wonderful place to live with breathtaking wilderness, a wealth of opportunities, abundant natural resources and friendly welcoming people.

Does Yukon have snow?

Yukon averages 6 inches of snow per year.

The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

Is Yukon very cold?

Yukon is one of the coldest regions in Canada with an average daily high temperature of only 5 degrees centigrade. The climate in Canada is not really suitable for petted US Westcoasters or Central Europeans. It is mostly cold and in winter months the mercury column won't reach anything above freezing point.

How long is summer in Yukon?

Summer in the Yukon runs from June to August. Average temperatures reach highs of between 14° and 20° C and lows between 6° and 8° C.

Can you drive from Vancouver to Yukon?

Modern transportation has made Whitehorse far more accessible at only a short flight away from Vancouver. But you'll agree, taking away the travel takes away a little of the allure. ... This road trip takes you through some of the most breathtaking and remote areas of Beautiful British Columbia and Famous Yukon Territory.

Is Whitehorse expensive to live?

Cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon)

In Whitehorse, Yukon's biggest city, expect to pay $750 per month for a bachelor apartment and $950 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. A room in a shared house should start around $500 per month.

Why is Yukon so cold?

So, what caused the Yukon to be the coldest place on the planet? That pesky high-pressure ridge that has been stuck over the territory for more than a week. This ridge brought temperatures to Yukon and N.W.T. that were well below normal.

What is the coldest place on Earth?

Oymyakon is the coldest permanently-inhabited place on Earth and is found in the Arctic Circle's Northern Pole of Cold. In 1933, it recorded its lowest temperature of -67.7°C.