Nares Lake

Lake Remote Yukon lake near Arctic watersheds

Nares Lake in Yukon features boreal shoreline, canoeing, trout fishing and opportunities to encounter moose and migrating waterfowl in remote wilderness.

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Nares Lake
60.1633, -134.6625

Best Time to Visit Nares Lake #

Best visited in the brief summer months (June-August) when access is easiest and water is unfrozen.

Summer
June-August · 8-15°C (46-59°F)
Short, cool summer window with thawed lakes and easier access - best time for boat trips and hiking.
Winter
November-March · -25 to -10°C (-13 to 14°F) typical in winter
Long, very cold winters with snow and ice; many areas are frozen and remote winter conditions can be harsh.
Shoulder seasons
May & September-October · 0-8°C (32-46°F)
Variable conditions during thaw and freeze-up; mosquito season can be notable in mid-summer.

Weather & Climate near Nares Lake #

Climate

Nares Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -24°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-24° -14°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° -9°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-15° -1°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 12°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -2°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° -9°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

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