Cape Nome, AK
Unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Cape Nome is a small unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It is 13.9 miles W of Nome, the nearest town.
Cape Nome at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Nearest town
- Nome (13.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 64.4639, -164.9594
Weather in Cape Nome now
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Cape Nome weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape Nome.
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What is the weather usually like in Cape Nome?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 58°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
- 80.8 insnowfall per year · 205 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cape Nome: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NOME MUNI AP, AK US (USW00026617), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Nome.
Cape Nome weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Nome through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 5 h 27 min |
| February | 9:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 8 h 43 min |
| March | 9:13 AM | 9:03 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 7:21 AM | 10:38 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 12:17 AM | 18 h 42 min |
| June | 4:12 AM | 1:48 AM | 21 h 36 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 1:06 AM | 20 h 1 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 11:20 PM | 16 h 32 min |
| September | 8:21 AM | 9:28 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| October | 9:50 AM | 7:40 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| November | 10:29 AM | 4:59 PM | 6 h 29 min |
| December | 11:49 AM | 4:01 PM | 4 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Cape Nome?
Cape Nome has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 81 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cape Nome is June to September. 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 Cape Nome
Where is Cape Nome, AK?
Cape Nome is an unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, 13.9 miles W of Nome.
What county is Cape Nome in?
Cape Nome is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Cape Nome?
Nome, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cape Nome?
July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C).
What is the coldest month in Cape Nome?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Cape Nome?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cape Nome?
Yes, about 81 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Nome?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cape Nome have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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