Igloo, AK
Unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Igloo is a small unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It is 38.1 miles W of Teller, the nearest town.
Igloo at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Nearest town
- Teller (38.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 65.1478, -165.0633
Weather in Igloo now
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Igloo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Igloo.
This week in Igloo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Igloo
What is the weather usually like in Igloo?
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 Igloo: 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 Igloo.
Igloo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Igloo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:34 AM | 4:45 PM | 5 h 10 min |
| February | 9:55 AM | 6:32 PM | 8 h 37 min |
| March | 9:14 AM | 9:03 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 7:18 AM | 10:41 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 12:26 AM | 19 h 0 min |
| June | 3:45 AM | 2:16 AM | 22 h 30 min |
| July | 4:52 AM | 1:20 AM | 20 h 27 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 11:25 PM | 16 h 42 min |
| September | 8:21 AM | 9:29 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| October | 9:52 AM | 7:39 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| November | 10:36 AM | 4:53 PM | 6 h 16 min |
| December | 12:02 PM | 3:49 PM | 3 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Igloo?
Igloo 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 Igloo 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 Igloo
Where is Igloo, AK?
Igloo is an unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, 38.1 miles W of Teller.
What county is Igloo in?
Igloo is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Igloo?
Teller, 38.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Igloo?
July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C).
What is the coldest month in Igloo?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Igloo?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Igloo?
Yes, about 81 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Igloo?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Igloo have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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