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Herschel Island, Yukon, Canada

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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