Climate and monthly weather forecastNuiqsut, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Nuiqsut, Alaska, is another dangerously cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and -16.8°F (-27.1°C). January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and an average low of -16.8°F (-27.1°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Nuiqsut, is a polar cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -14.3°F (-25.7°C) and an average high of -3.6°F (-19.8°C). The arrival of February coincides with an average high-temperature of an arctic cold -3.6°F (-19.8°C), indicating a minimal shift from January's -7.1°F (-21.7°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Nuiqsut, is still a polar cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -13.7°F (-25.4°C) and max -1.5°F (-18.6°C). As February transitions into March, Nuiqsut records an average high-temperature of a still polar cold -1.5°F (-18.6°C), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Nuiqsut, Alaska, is a frigid cold spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0°F (-17.8°C) and 13.3°F (-10.4°C). The start of April is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a polar cold -1.5°F (-18.6°C) in March to a frigid cold 13.3°F (-10.4°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Nuiqsut, is a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C). The shift into May is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a frigid cold 13.3°F (-10.4°C) in April to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a frosty month in Nuiqsut, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C). The shift into June brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in May to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July in Nuiqsut, Alaska, is a mild summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 55.4°F (13°C). With its high average temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C), July is regarded as the warmest month. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a frosty month in Nuiqsut, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 39.2°F (4°C). Start of August brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from July's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a cold month in Nuiqsut, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C). The start of September involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in August to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is a freezing cold autumn month in Nuiqsut, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In October, the average high-temperature goes from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in September to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another extremely cold month in Nuiqsut, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.3°F (-13.7°C) and an average low of -0.6°F (-18.1°C). November signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from October's subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) to a frigid cold 7.3°F (-13.7°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Nuiqsut, is a dangerously cold month, with an average temperature varying between -13.9°F (-25.5°C) and -4.4°F (-20.2°C). The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frigid cold 7.3°F (-13.7°C) in November to a dangerously cold -4.4°F (-20.2°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jun 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January, noted for its average high-temperature of -7.1°F (-21.7°C) and an average low-temperature of -16.8°F (-27.1°C), is considered the coldest month.
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months.
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 56 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December.
Throughout the year, there are 124.7 snowfall days, and 17.99" (457mm) of snow is accumulated.
February, March, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
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.
June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
Nuiqsut's warmest weather arrives in July, when temperatures average a high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).
July is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
July is the only month when snow does not fall.
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 18h and 12min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.
The month with the most sunshine in Nuiqsut, Alaska, is August, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.
The month with the most snowfall is October, when snow falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Nuiqsut, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.8°F).
Average pressure
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average pressure in January:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.94"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.87"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.84"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.88"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in May:
8.9mph - Average wind speed in June:
10.6mph
- Average wind speed in July:
10.1mph - Average wind speed in August:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in September:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.9mph).
Average humidity
Nuiqsut, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.2" - Average rainfall in February:
0.31" - Average rainfall in March:
0.31" - Average rainfall in April:
0.31" - Average rainfall in May:
0.28" - Average rainfall in June:
0.31"
- Average rainfall in July:
0.87" - Average rainfall in August:
1.18" - Average rainfall in September:
0.67" - Average rainfall in October:
0.55" - Average rainfall in November:
0.39" - Average rainfall in December:
0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").
Average rainfall days
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
1.2 days - Average rainfall days in February:
0.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
5.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
4.9 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.2 days - Average rainfall days in October:
4.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
1.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
1.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
1.22" - Average snowfall in February:
1.61" - Average snowfall in March:
1.61" - Average snowfall in April:
1.69" - Average snowfall in May:
1.22" - Average snowfall in June:
0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.19").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
12.9 days - Average snowfall days in February:
12.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
14.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
11.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
9.2 days - Average snowfall days in June:
2.6 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in August:
1.8 days - Average snowfall days in September:
10.2 days - Average snowfall days in October:
17.3 days - Average snowfall days in November:
17.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average daylight in January:
1h and 30min - Average daylight in February:
7h and 18min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in April:
16h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
9h and 24min - Average daylight in June:
0h and 0min
- Average daylight in July:
2h and 54min - Average daylight in August:
18h and 12min - Average daylight in September:
13h and 18min - Average daylight in October:
8h and 48min - Average daylight in November:
3h and 6min - Average daylight in December:
0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
0h and 48min - Average sunshine in February:
2h and 18min - Average sunshine in March:
3h and 54min - Average sunshine in April:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in May:
2h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
0h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
0h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
6h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
4h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
3h and 6min - Average sunshine in November:
1h and 6min - Average sunshine in December:
0h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.5 days - Average sunshine days in February:
15.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
18 days - Average sunshine days in April:
18.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
17 days - Average sunshine days in June:
21.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
18 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
11.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
12 days - Average sunshine days in November:
13.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.8 days).
Average UV index
Nuiqsut, AK
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Nuiqsut, AK
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility
Nuiqsut, AK
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, November and December (4mi).
