The Yukon Territory's capital and largest city, Whitehorse was formerly the terminus of the White Pass and Yukon Railway. Today, the city enjoys a thriving arts scene, including a variety of music festivals each year. You might choose to visit the S.S. Klondike sternwheeler or to enjoy outdoor attractions such as the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and the Takhini Hot Springs. Make sure to take in the city's "Log Skyscrapers".
Language:
English
Currency:
Canadian dollar (CAD)
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 13 | 16 | 31 | 41 | 57 | 66 | 67 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 21 | 11 |
Low | -3 | -2 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 37 | 28 | 8 | -4 |
Average | 5 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 45 | 54 | 56 | 53 | 46 | 34 | 14 | 3 |
Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | -11 | -9 | -1 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 5 | -6 | -12 |
Low | -19 | -19 | -11 | -6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | -2 | -13 | -20 |
Average | -15 | -14 | -6 | -1 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 1 | -10 | -16 |
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Inches | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Centimeters | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |