Dawson, Yukon Weather
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About Dawson, Yukon
Dawson is a town in Yukon, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,577. Dawson is located at 64.0600°N, 139.4319°W. It observes Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7). Postal code area: Y0B.
Dawson occupies a singular position where the currents of the Yukon River meet the dark, swirling waters of the Klondike River. It lies 180.9 km west-north-west of Mayo, YT (from Mayo, YT: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.4 km south-south-east of Fort Reliance. The settlement clings to a narrow bench of land, held in the shadow of the rising slopes of Lovett Hill. Here, the air holds a sharp, metallic clarity, and the light at dusk stretches long across the gravel banks, turning the water into polished obsidian. Dawson sits within a landscape that feels immense and indifferent, a rugged expanse where the earth remains frozen for much of the year, waiting for the brief, intense pulse of a northern summer to stir the soil. The history of Dawson began with the sudden, frantic arrival of thousands who sought fortune in the frozen ground. Prospectors converged on the confluence of the Yukon River and the Klondike River, transforming a quiet stretch of wilderness into a bustling outpost of wood and iron. Buildings rose with a desperate haste, their facades weathering into the grey tones of driftwood as the decades passed. While the initial frenzy eventually subsided, the imprint of that era persists in the architecture and the lingering sense that the earth still holds secrets beneath its frost-heaved surface. Modern life in Dawson relies on a cycle of extraction and seasonal activity, where the remnants of historical mining practices influence the local economy alongside a robust commitment to tourism. The landscape is marked by the scars of past industry, yet these features have become part of the local identity, as significant as the flowing rivers themselves. Workers move through the day with a focused, deliberate energy, maintaining the infrastructure required to survive the long, silent winters. The economic heartbeat of the region depends on this hard-won stability, ensuring that the legacy of resource development continues to support the people who choose to build their lives here. Cultural life in Dawson thrives on a unique blend of creative resilience and the memory of those who found inspiration in the wild isolation of the north. Pierre Berton, the celebrated author and chronicler of the Klondike, drew much of his narrative strength from the spirit of the region. Throughout the year, events bring the residents together, fostering a community that values storytelling and the endurance of northern life. Whether through the preservation of historic sites or the quiet pursuit of arts and letters, Dawson maintains a character that is defined by its deep connection to the land and the persistent, flowing presence of the Yukon River.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Dawson, Yukon |
| Coordinates | 64.06°N, 139.431944°W |
| Timezone | Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7) |
| Postal FSA | Y0B |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Dawson, Yukon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dawson, Yukon, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dawson includes coordinates 64.060000°N, 139.431944°W. Postal FSA: Y0B. Telephone area code: 867. Timezone: Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.