Herschel Island, Yukon, Canada

Apr 19, 2025 5:49 PM

Herschel Island is rich in Yukon history and biological resources. It is located in the Beaufort Sea and has been inhabited by Inuit peoples for centuries. During the 19th and 20th centuries, whalers were attracted to the island for its Bowhead Whale population. Herschel Island is covered in wildflowers during the warmer months, and travelers will often spot animals like the musk-ox, caribou, and arctic foxes. Day trip activities can include hiking, bird watching near Pauline Cove, photography, and opportunities to learn about the history and culture of the Inuvialuit.

Language: Inuvialuktun

Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Herschel Island, Yukon, Canada Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	12	-2	-4	8	29	32	52	49	39	21	8	--
Low	-22	-26	-23	-9	17	31	36	36	29	10	-7	-18
Average	-5	-14	-13	--	23	31	44	42	34	15	--	-9
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	-11	-19	-20	-13	-2	0	11	9	4	-6	-13	--
Low	-30	-32	-31	-23	-8	-1	2	2	-2	-12	-22	-28
Average	-21	-26	-25	--	-5	-1	7	6	1	-9	--	-23
Precipitation
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Inches	.3	.1	.1	.1	.2	.7	1.7	1.6	.6	.7	.2	.1
Centimeters	1	0	0	0	1	2	4	4	2	2	1	0
Precipitation Days
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Days	.9	--	--	.2	.3	2.4	4.7	4.4	2.4	2.6	1.6	.2

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