Deadhorse, AK
Unincorporated community in North Slope Borough, Alaska
Deadhorse is a small unincorporated community in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It is 12.4 miles NW of Prudhoe Bay, the nearest town.
Deadhorse at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Nearest town
- Prudhoe Bay (12.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 70.2056, -148.5117
Weather in Deadhorse now
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Deadhorse weather by the hour
Deadhorse weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Deadhorse.
This week in Deadhorse
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Deadhorse
What is the weather usually like in Deadhorse?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 55°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · -22°F average low
- 5.7 inprecipitation per year · 145 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Deadhorse: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEADHORSE AP, AK US (USW00027406), adjusted for the elevation of Deadhorse.
Deadhorse weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Deadhorse through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
| February | 9:22 AM | 4:53 PM | 7 h 30 min |
| March | 8:10 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| April | 5:40 AM | 10:07 PM | 16 h 26 min |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| August | 4:46 AM | 11:09 PM | 18 h 22 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| October | 9:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| November | 10:44 AM | 2:33 PM | 3 h 48 min |
| December | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Deadhorse?
Deadhorse has a tundra climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 55°F (13°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of -22°F (-30°C).
It gets about 5.7 inches (145 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Deadhorse 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.
Webcams near Deadhorse
The closest live webcam is North Slope Borough: Dalton Hwy (Atigun Pass Mini RWIS), 145.8 miles S of Deadhorse.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Deadhorse.
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Questions about Deadhorse
Where is Deadhorse, AK?
Deadhorse is an unincorporated community in North Slope Borough, Alaska, 12.4 miles NW of Prudhoe Bay.
What county is Deadhorse in?
Deadhorse is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Deadhorse?
Prudhoe Bay, 12.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Deadhorse?
Yes. The closest is North Slope Borough: Dalton Hwy (Atigun Pass Mini RWIS), 145.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Deadhorse?
July, with an average high of 55°F (13°C).
What is the coldest month in Deadhorse?
February, with an average low of -22°F (-30°C).
How much does it rain in Deadhorse?
About 5.7 inches (145 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Deadhorse?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Deadhorse?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Deadhorse have?
Tundra (Köppen ET).
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