Kotzebue, AK - Detailed climate information and monthly weather forecast

An aerial panorama of a winter day in Kotzebue Village, Alaska - the sunlit buildings and snow-peaked mountains afar

In January, the average high-temperature is 3.7°F (-15.7°C), and the average low-temperature is -8.7°F (-22.6°C). In Kotzebue, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.6" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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February is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 3°F (-16.1°C) and an average low-temperature of -9.9°F (-23.3°C). In February, the rain falls for 6.9 days.

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In Kotzebue, the average high-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C), and the average low-temperature is -7.8°F (-22.1°C). In Kotzebue, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.4" (9.7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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The average high-temperature, in Kotzebue, is 19.6°F (-6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 3.4°F (-15.9°C). In Kotzebue, during April, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.4" (10.4mm) of precipitation.

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The average high-temperature, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). May is the month with the least rainfall.

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In Kotzebue, the average high-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In Kotzebue, during June, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.6" (14.5mm) of precipitation.

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July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C). In Kotzebue, during July, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.4" (36.3mm) of precipitation.

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In Kotzebue, in August, the average high-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C). The month with the most rainfall in Kotzebue, Alaska, is August when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 2" (50.8mm) of precipitation.

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The average high-temperature, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C). In Kotzebue, during September, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.7" (43.2mm) of precipitation.

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The average high-temperature, in October, is 27.5°F (-2.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C). In Kotzebue, during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.9" (24.1mm) of precipitation.

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The average high-temperature, is 13.3°F (-10.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 3.2°F (-16°C). In Kotzebue, Alaska, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 0.7" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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In December, the average high-temperature is 6.1°F (-14.4°C), and the average low-temperature is -6.3°F (-21.3°C). In Kotzebue, during 9.6 rainfall days, 0.6" (15.2mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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How many days does it rain in Kotzebue?

Throughout the year, in Kotzebue, Alaska, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 10.1" (255.3mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Kotzebue?

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Kotzebue.

How much does it snow in Kotzebue?

Throughout the year, in Kotzebue, there are 55 snowfall days, and 39.3" (998.2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the coldest month in Kotzebue?

February is the coldest month in Kotzebue, Alaska, with an average high-temperature of 3°F (-16.1°C) and an average low-temperature of -9.9°F (-23.3°C).

What is the driest month in Kotzebue?

The month with the least rainfall in Kotzebue is May when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.3" (8.4mm) of precipitation.

When are the longest days in Kotzebue?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 24h of daylight.

What is the warmest month in Kotzebue?

With an average high-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C), July is the warmest month.

What is the wettest month in Kotzebue?

The month with the most rainfall in Kotzebue is August when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 2" (50.8mm) of precipitation.

What month is the ocean warmest in Kotzebue?

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C). Swimming in 54.1°F (12.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

When does it snow the most in Kotzebue?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 7.1" (180.3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the coldest ocean in Kotzebue?

With an average ocean temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), December is the month with the coldest seawater. For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kotzebue?

The month with the shortest days in Kotzebue, Alaska, is December, with an average of 2.2h of daylight.

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Climate J F M A M J J A S O N D Year

Average high temperature in January:
3.7°F
Average high temperature in February:
3°F
Average high temperature in March:
7.2°F
Average high temperature in April:
19.6°F
Average high temperature in May:
37.8°F
Average high temperature in June:
50.8°F

Average high temperature in July:
60°F
Average high temperature in August:
56.7°F
Average high temperature in September:
46.4°F
Average high temperature in October:
27.5°F
Average high temperature in November:
13.3°F
Average high temperature in December:
6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (60°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3°F).

Average low temperature in January:
-8.6°F
Average low temperature in February:
-9.9°F
Average low temperature in March:
-7.7°F
Average low temperature in April:
3.3°F
Average low temperature in May:
25.3°F
Average low temperature in June:
38.8°F

Average low temperature in July:
49.4°F
Average low temperature in August:
47.4°F
Average low temperature in September:
37.2°F
Average low temperature in October:
18.8°F
Average low temperature in November:
3.2°F
Average low temperature in December:
-6.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.9°F).

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The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2").
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is May (0.3").

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Average rainfall days in January:
8.5 days
Average rainfall days in February:
6.9 days
Average rainfall days in March:
6.7 days
Average rainfall days in April:
6.5 days
Average rainfall days in May:
5.5 days
Average rainfall days in June:
5.9 days

Average rainfall days in July:
9.9 days
Average rainfall days in August:
14 days
Average rainfall days in September:
12.3 days
Average rainfall days in October:
10.9 days
Average rainfall days in November:
9.5 days
Average rainfall days in December:
9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14 days).
The month with the lowest number of rainy days is May (5.5 days).

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The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.1").
Months with the lowest snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January:
7.8 days
Average snowfall days in February:
6.5 days
Average snowfall days in March:
6 days
Average snowfall days in April:
6.5 days
Average snowfall days in May:
2.1 days
Average snowfall days in June:
0.1 days

Average snowfall days in July:
0 days
Average snowfall days in August:
0 days
Average snowfall days in September:
1.1 days
Average snowfall days in October:
7.4 days
Average snowfall days in November:
8.6 days
Average snowfall days in December:
8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.9 days).
Months with the lowest number of snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January:
31°F
Average sea temperature in February:
31°F
Average sea temperature in March:
30.9°F
Average sea temperature in April:
31°F
Average sea temperature in May:
31.4°F
Average sea temperature in June:
36.9°F

Average sea temperature in July:
52.3°F
Average sea temperature in August:
54.2°F
Average sea temperature in September:
46.6°F
Average sea temperature in October:
38.2°F
Average sea temperature in November:
30.1°F
Average sea temperature in December:
29.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (54.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is December (29.4°F).

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The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 24h).
The month with shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2.2h).

Climate J F M A M J J A S O N D Year

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Monthly weather forecast and climate
Kotzebue, AK US

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Weather in April

Weather in May

Weather in June

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Weather in August

Weather in September

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Weather in November

Weather in December