Espenberg, AK
Unincorporated community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Espenberg is a small unincorporated community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It is 49.2 miles SE of Deering, the nearest town.
Espenberg at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- Nearest town
- Deering (49.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 66.5928, -163.9647
Weather in Espenberg now
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Espenberg weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Espenberg.
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What is the weather usually like in Espenberg?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 60°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -8°F average low
- 11.4 inprecipitation per year · 288 mm
- 64.2 insnowfall per year · 163 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Espenberg: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KOTZEBUE RALPH WEIN AP, AK US (USW00026616), adjusted for the elevation of Espenberg.
Espenberg weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Espenberg through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:51 AM | 4:19 PM | 4 h 28 min |
| February | 9:59 AM | 6:20 PM | 8 h 21 min |
| March | 9:10 AM | 8:58 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| April | 7:06 AM | 10:44 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| May | 5:00 AM | 12:44 AM | 19 h 44 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | 4:09 AM | 1:54 AM | 21 h 44 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 11:32 PM | 17 h 4 min |
| September | 8:14 AM | 9:27 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| October | 9:53 AM | 7:29 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| November | 10:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 5 h 45 min |
| December | 12:32 PM | 3:09 PM | 2 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Espenberg?
Espenberg has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 60°F (16°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -8°F (-22°C).
It gets about 11.4 inches (288 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Espenberg 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 Espenberg
Where is Espenberg, AK?
Espenberg is an unincorporated community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, 49.2 miles SE of Deering.
What county is Espenberg in?
Espenberg is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Espenberg?
Deering, 49.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Espenberg?
July, with an average high of 60°F (16°C).
What is the coldest month in Espenberg?
January, with an average low of -8°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Espenberg?
About 11.4 inches (288 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Espenberg?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Espenberg?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Espenberg have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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