Bethel, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Bethel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bethel.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bethel
What is the weather usually like in Bethel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 64°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 500 mm
- 64.0 insnowfall per year · 163 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bethel: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BETHEL AP, AK US (USW00026615), adjusted for the elevation of Bethel.
Bethel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bethel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 6 h 39 min |
| February | 9:24 AM | 6:38 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| March | 9:00 AM | 8:51 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 7:23 AM | 10:10 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 11:28 PM | 17 h 29 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 12:25 AM | 19 h 16 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 12:05 AM | 18 h 23 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 10:46 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| September | 8:13 AM | 9:10 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 9:27 AM | 7:38 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| November | 9:48 AM | 5:14 PM | 7 h 26 min |
| December | 10:49 AM | 4:35 PM | 5 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Bethel?
Bethel has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bethel is June to September. At 3 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Bethel
What is the hottest month in Bethel?
July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Bethel?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Bethel?
About 19.7 inches (500 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Bethel?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bethel?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bethel have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Bethel in November?
Highs average 25°F and lows 13°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Bethel?
Around 9:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:14 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Bethel weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bethel.
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