Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Whitehorse is Very High, with a 21.2% 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 May (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 +29.3%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
135
-61.5%

cloudyCloudy
358
-77.1%

rainyRainy
3627
-25%

snowySnowy
468
1600%

mistyMisty
06
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 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Whitehorse experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-3.38 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+33.03 %


Change in average humidity

+1.14 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-70.98 %


Heatwave changed by

-6 Days


Coldwave changed by

+1 Day


Wind speeds changed by

-0.3 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Whitehorse's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

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

Whitehorse Weather Forecast 30 Days (June - July 2026)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Wed. 3, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon18°/3°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon19.4km/h
Thu. 4, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon33.1km/h
Fri. 5, Jun.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon7°/1°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon19.8km/h
Sat. 6, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/0°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Sun. 7, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon18°/3°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon19.8km/h
Mon. 8, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon16°/7°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Tue. 9, Jun.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon15°/8°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Wed. 10, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon3°/0°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon22.7km/h
Thu. 11, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon15°/5°

Humidity Icon54%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Fri. 12, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon15°/5°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sat. 13, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sun. 14, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon17°/7°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Mon. 15, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon18°/7°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Tue. 16, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon17°/7°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Wed. 17, Jun.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon18°/8°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Thu. 18, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon19°/7°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Fri. 19, Jun.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon18°/8°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sat. 20, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon19°/7°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sun. 21, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon21°/9°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Mon. 22, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Tue. 23, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon20°/9°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon17.3km/h
Wed. 24, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Thu. 25, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon17.3km/h
Fri. 26, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon17.3km/h
Sat. 27, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon55%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Sun. 28, Jun.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Mon. 29, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Tue. 30, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon54%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 1, Jul.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Thu. 2, Jul.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Fri. 3, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon17.3km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 21, Jun.

21°C


Low will be onThu. 11, Jun.

5°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 10, Jun.

89%


Low will be onSun. 21, Jun.

49%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 4, Jun.

33.1km/h


Low will be onTue. 30, Jun.

14km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 4, Jun.

3.4mm


Low will be onFri. 5, Jun.

0.03mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 3, Jun.

4


Low will be onSun. 7, Jun.

0.1