Climate and monthly weather forecastCape Nome, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 2.7°F (-16.3°C). Cape Nome reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 10.4°F (-12°C) at the peak and 2.7°F (-16.3°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a frigid cold month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C). The high-temperature average in February for Cape Nome is a still frigid cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C), staying closely aligned with January's conditions. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Cape Nome, is a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C). As Cape Nome, Alaska, welcomes March, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C), showing little deviation from February's 13.5°F (-10.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, like March, is another subzero cold spring month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The shift into April is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C) in March to a still subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Cape Nome, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 38.5°F (3.6°C). May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in April to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Cape Nome, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C). As June arrives, Cape Nome's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from May's icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is a cool summer month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C). Cape Nome's July weather reaches an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C), making it the warmest month. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another cool month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.7°F (9.3°C) and max 54°F (12.2°C). The transition into August notes an average high-temperature of a still cool 54°F (12.2°C), revealing a mild distinction from the 54.3°F (12.4°C) in July. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Cape Nome, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.3°F (8.5°C) and min 42.1°F (5.6°C). Transition into September subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in August to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a wintry autumn month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C). With the onset of October, Cape Nome experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in September to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Cape Nome, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.8°F (-4°C) and min 20.1°F (-6.6°C). The arrival of November indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C) in October to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and max 15.3°F (-9.3°C). Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) in November to a still subzero cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Cape Nome's January weather, with an average high temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) and an average low temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.
In Cape Nome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December.
In Cape Nome, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.
The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Nome are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 5.08" (129mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Cape Nome, Alaska.
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
With an average relative humidity of 76%, June is the least humid month.
In Cape Nome, snow does not fall in June through August.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 21h and 6min of daylight.
With an average of 0.6h of sunshine, June has the least sunshine of the year.
July is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 54.3°F (12.4°C) at the peak and 48.7°F (9.3°C) at the base.
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.
Average temperature
Cape Nome, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure
Cape Nome, AK
- Average pressure in January:
29.84"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.89"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.82"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.75"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.7"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.75"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.73"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed
Cape Nome, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
11.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in April:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in May:
8mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.6mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.9mph - Average wind speed in August:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in October:
12.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
13.2mph - Average wind speed in December:
11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).
Average humidity
Cape Nome, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).
Average rainfall
Cape Nome, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.91" - Average rainfall in February:
1.85" - Average rainfall in March:
1.14" - Average rainfall in April:
0.87" - Average rainfall in May:
0.71" - Average rainfall in June:
1.02"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.09" - Average rainfall in August:
2.2" - Average rainfall in September:
1.65" - Average rainfall in October:
1.97" - Average rainfall in November:
1.18" - Average rainfall in December:
1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").
Average rainfall days
Cape Nome, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
1.4 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
2.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in May:
7.4 days - Average rainfall days in June:
9.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.9 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.1 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
1.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall
Cape Nome, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
3.58" - Average snowfall in February:
4.92" - Average snowfall in March:
5.08" - Average snowfall in April:
3.19" - Average snowfall in May:
0.94" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Cape Nome, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
10.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
8.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
8.2 days - Average snowfall days in May:
4.2 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
1 days - Average snowfall days in October:
4.5 days - Average snowfall days in November:
8.1 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Cape Nome, AK
- Average daylight in January:
5h and 30min - Average daylight in February:
8h and 36min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in April:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in May:
18h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
21h and 6min
- Average daylight in July:
19h and 42min - Average daylight in August:
16h and 18min - Average daylight in September:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in October:
9h and 42min - Average daylight in November:
6h and 24min - Average daylight in December:
4h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
3h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in June:
0h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
3h and 0min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 6min - Average sunshine in September:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in October:
4h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
3h and 24min - Average sunshine in December:
2h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Cape Nome, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
20.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in March:
20.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
18.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
19.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
19.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
15.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.6 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).
Average UV index
Cape Nome, AK
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Cape Nome, AK
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility
Cape Nome, AK
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
