Climate and monthly weather forecastPoint Lay, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Point Lay, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between -8.9°F (-22.7°C) and -0.6°F (-18.1°C). The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of -0.6°F (-18.1°C) and a low of -8.9°F (-22.7°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another polar cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min -7.2°F (-21.8°C) and max 2.1°F (-16.6°C). February records an average high-temperature of a still arctic cold 2.1°F (-16.6°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also an arctic cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.7°F (-15.7°C) and -7.4°F (-21.9°C). Point Lay commences March with an average high-temperature of a still polar cold 3.7°F (-15.7°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Point Lay, Alaska, is a freezing cold spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and min 5°F (-15°C). In Point Lay, the average high-temperature in April increases from an arctic cold 3.7°F (-15.7°C) in March to a freezing cold 16.3°F (-8.7°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Point Lay, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C). Point Lay's transition into May marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 16.3°F (-8.7°C) in April to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Point Lay, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C). June's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C) in May to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, is a frosty summer month in Point Lay, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C). In Point Lay, the peak temperatures are generally noted in July, averaging a high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Point Lay, is another chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C). August brings a marginal elevation to a still frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) from July's 49.5°F (9.7°C) in Point Lay's average high-temperatures. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C). Transition into September subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in August to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Point Lay, Alaska, is a freezing cold autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Point Lay, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 9.7°F (-12.4°C). As November begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in October to a still subzero cold 15.8°F (-9°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 3°F (-16.1°C) and min -4.7°F (-20.4°C). December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a freezing cold 15.8°F (-9°C) in November to an arctic cold 3°F (-16.1°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as -0.6°F (-18.1°C) and as low as -8.9°F (-22.7°C).
The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.
The month with the least rainfall in Point Lay is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.
In Point Lay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.1 days and collects up to 8.19" (208mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall in Point Lay are January through December.
In Point Lay, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.3 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
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.
With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.
The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
With an average relative humidity of 78%, June is the least humid month.
June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.
Point Lay experiences its highest temperatures in July, with an average peak of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).
July is the month with the least snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.
August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 0min of daylight.
The month with the most snowfall is November, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Point Lay, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).
Average pressure
Point Lay, AK
- Average pressure in January:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.91"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.87"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.84"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.82"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.85"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed
Point Lay, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
12.4mph - Average wind speed in February:
13.1mph - Average wind speed in March:
11.9mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.9mph - Average wind speed in May:
11.4mph - Average wind speed in June:
11.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
12.2mph - Average wind speed in August:
13.2mph - Average wind speed in September:
13.7mph - Average wind speed in October:
15.2mph - Average wind speed in November:
13.9mph - Average wind speed in December:
13.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).
Average humidity
Point Lay, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).
Average rainfall
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.24" - Average rainfall in February:
0.47" - Average rainfall in March:
0.31" - Average rainfall in April:
0.28" - Average rainfall in May:
0.35" - Average rainfall in June:
0.55"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.38" - Average rainfall in August:
1.69" - Average rainfall in September:
0.91" - Average rainfall in October:
0.94" - Average rainfall in November:
0.59" - Average rainfall in December:
0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
0.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
5.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
6.9 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
12.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
10.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
4.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
1.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
1.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
0.98" - Average snowfall in February:
2.01" - Average snowfall in March:
1.42" - Average snowfall in April:
1.18" - Average snowfall in May:
0.94" - Average snowfall in June:
0.24"
- Average snowfall in July:
0.04" - Average snowfall in August:
0.16" - Average snowfall in September:
1.1" - Average snowfall in October:
2.44" - Average snowfall in November:
2.68" - Average snowfall in December:
1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").
Average snowfall days
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
9.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
11.7 days - Average snowfall days in March:
11.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
9.4 days - Average snowfall days in May:
7.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
1.4 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0.6 days - Average snowfall days in August:
1.2 days - Average snowfall days in September:
6.3 days - Average snowfall days in October:
10.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
13.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Point Lay, AK
- Average daylight in January:
1h and 48min - Average daylight in February:
7h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in April:
16h and 18min - Average daylight in May:
10h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
0h and 0min
- Average daylight in July:
4h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
18h and 0min - Average daylight in September:
13h and 18min - Average daylight in October:
8h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
3h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
0h and 54min - Average sunshine in February:
1h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
3h and 30min - Average sunshine in April:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in May:
1h and 48min - Average sunshine in June:
0h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
0h and 30min - Average sunshine in August:
5h and 18min - Average sunshine in September:
4h and 48min - Average sunshine in October:
3h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
1h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
0h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days
Point Lay, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
21.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
15.4 days - Average sunshine days in March:
20 days - Average sunshine days in April:
19.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
18 days - Average sunshine days in June:
20.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
12.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
14.2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
14.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index
Point Lay, AK
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Point Lay, AK
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility
Point Lay, AK
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
