Mount Wood (Yukon)
Mountain Remote Yukon mountain in northwest Canada
A remote Yukon mountain, Mount Wood lies well inland and appeals to backcountry travelers seeking wilderness hiking, glacier approaches and isolated alpine terrain; logistics and self-sufficiency are necessary.
Mount Wood is a mountain in the Yukon territory of Canada located in the northern mountain systems of the region. It is one of many peaks that form the rugged landscape of Yukon and is visited for remote backcountry hiking and mountaineering.
Access is generally by long overland routes, bush roads or air access depending on season and exact location; the surrounding terrain is typical subarctic mountain country. Climbs and visits require planning for remote wilderness conditions and variable weather.
The mountain is part of Yukon’s complex mountain geology and supports boreal and alpine ecosystems at higher elevations. Local land management falls under territorial and federal frameworks for remote northern lands.
It sits in the Yukon territory of Canada; the nearest service centers are the region’s small towns and communities that serve as staging points for remote trips into the high country.
Best Time to Visit Mount Wood (Yukon) #
Visit during the short summer (June-August) for the mildest weather and most reliable access in the Yukon.
Weather & Climate near Mount Wood (Yukon) #
Mount Wood (Yukon)'s climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -27°C to -5°C. Moderate rainfall (932 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and breezy conditions.
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