Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Whitehorse is High, with a 4.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Whitehorse Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Whitehorse temperature has changed by around +17.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
50
-100%

cloudyCloudy
140
-100%

rainyRainy
152
-86.6%

snowySnowy
137
3600%

mistyMisty
04
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Whitehorse has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 52 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

52/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Whitehorse experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-4 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+24.02 %


Change in average humidity

+1.5 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-48.9 %


Heatwave changed by

-4.06 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.6 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+0.1 km/h


These indicators show that Whitehorse is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Feb.

Whitehorse Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 6, Mar.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-2°/-20°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Sat. 7, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon0°/-17°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon-5°/-19°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-11°/-29°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-15°/-32°

Humidity Icon96%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-18°/-29°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-19°/-30°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-19°/-34°

Humidity Icon96%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-17°/-34°

Humidity Icon96%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-13°/-33°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon8.6km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-15°/-29°

Humidity Icon96%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-12°/-29°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon5.4km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-7°/-29°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon2°/-19°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-2°/-11°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-3°/-11°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-2°/-12°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-1°/-11°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon0°/-10°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon0°/-9°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon0°/-10°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon10.8km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon0°/-9°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-9°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-8°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-8°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-8°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-8°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-8°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon12.2km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 19, Mar.

2°C


Low will be onFri. 13, Mar.

-34°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onTue. 10, Mar.

96%


Low will be onSat. 7, Mar.

77%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 7, Mar.

23km/h


Low will be onTue. 17, Mar.

5.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 27, Mar.

0.9mm


Low will be onSun. 8, Mar.

0.03mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

2


Low will be onFri. 6, Mar.

1