Johnsons Crossing[1][2][3] or Johnson's Crossing[3] is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is located at historical mile 836 of the Alaska Highway, at the junction of the Canol Road where the highway crosses the Teslin River.

Teslin River in Yukon, British Columbia

Geography

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Climate

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Climate data for Johnsons Crossing
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 7.2
(45.0)
12.2
(54.0)
12.8
(55.0)
20.6
(69.1)
34.0
(93.2)
32.2
(90.0)
31.1
(88.0)
31.0
(87.8)
25.6
(78.1)
18.0
(64.4)
8.9
(48.0)
7.5
(45.5)
34.0
(93.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −11.7
(10.9)
−8.8
(16.2)
0.5
(32.9)
6.9
(44.4)
13.4
(56.1)
18.8
(65.8)
20.6
(69.1)
18.3
(64.9)
12.1
(53.8)
3.9
(39.0)
−6.4
(20.5)
−10.4
(13.3)
4.8
(40.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) −16.2
(2.8)
−14.6
(5.7)
−6.2
(20.8)
0.4
(32.7)
6.4
(43.5)
11.2
(52.2)
13.6
(56.5)
11.4
(52.5)
6.4
(43.5)
0.0
(32.0)
−10.5
(13.1)
−14.8
(5.4)
−1.1
(30.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −20.7
(−5.3)
−20.4
(−4.7)
−12.9
(8.8)
−6.1
(21.0)
−0.7
(30.7)
3.6
(38.5)
6.6
(43.9)
4.5
(40.1)
0.7
(33.3)
−3.8
(25.2)
−14.5
(5.9)
−19.3
(−2.7)
−6.9
(19.6)
Record low °C (°F) −52.2
(−62.0)
−51.2
(−60.2)
−40.6
(−41.1)
−27.5
(−17.5)
−11.1
(12.0)
−3.9
(25.0)
−2.2
(28.0)
−4.0
(24.8)
−16.0
(3.2)
−31.0
(−23.8)
−42.0
(−43.6)
−55.0
(−67.0)
−55.0
(−67.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 29.9
(1.18)
20.0
(0.79)
13.6
(0.54)
8.8
(0.35)
22.8
(0.90)
40.4
(1.59)
56.2
(2.21)
45.0
(1.77)
52.0
(2.05)
39.1
(1.54)
34.8
(1.37)
28.4
(1.12)
391.0
(15.39)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.8
(0.07)
22.2
(0.87)
40.4
(1.59)
56.2
(2.21)
45.0
(1.77)
49.9
(1.96)
25.0
(0.98)
2.0
(0.08)
0.0
(0.0)
242.6
(9.55)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 29.9
(11.8)
20.0
(7.9)
13.6
(5.4)
6.9
(2.7)
0.6
(0.2)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.0)
2.1
(0.8)
14.1
(5.6)
32.8
(12.9)
28.4
(11.2)
148.5
(58.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 9.4 6.9 5.6 3.9 8.6 12.2 14.6 12.2 12.8 12.6 13.4 10.1 122.2
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 8.5 12.2 14.6 12.1 12.6 8.2 0.9 0.0 70.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 9.4 6.9 5.6 2.9 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 5.5 12.5 10.1 53.9
Source: Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010[2]

Demographics

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Federal census population history of Johnsons Crossing
YearPop.±%
198113—    
198618+38.5%
199117−5.6%
19965−70.6%
200120+300.0%
200615−25.0%
201115+0.0%
201610−33.3%
202110+0.0%
Source: Statistics Canada
[4][5][6][7][8][1][9][10]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Johnsons Crossing had a population of 10 living in 3 of its 12 total private dwellings, a change of 0% from its 2016 population of 10. With a land area of 21.98 km2 (8.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.5/km2 (1.2/sq mi) in 2021.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Yukon)". Statistics Canada. July 25, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Johnsons Crossing" (CSV (2874 KB)). Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Climate ID: 2100670. Retrieved February 20, 2014.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b Government of Yukon
  4. ^ "1986 Census: Population - Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions" (PDF). Statistics Canada. September 1987. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "91 Census: Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1992. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  6. ^ "96 Census: A National Overview - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1997. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  7. ^ "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Subdivisions (Municipalities), 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% Data (Yukon Territory)". Statistics Canada. August 15, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data (Yukon Territory)". Statistics Canada. August 20, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Yukon)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Yukon". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

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