Kotzebue, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Kotzebue weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kotzebue.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kotzebue
What is the weather usually like in Kotzebue?
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 Kotzebue: 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 Kotzebue.
Kotzebue weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kotzebue through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:50 AM | 4:08 PM | 4 h 17 min |
| February | 9:55 AM | 6:13 PM | 8 h 17 min |
| March | 9:04 AM | 8:52 PM | 11 h 47 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 10:40 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| May | 4:48 AM | 12:43 AM | 19 h 54 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | 3:51 AM | 2:00 AM | 22 h 8 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 11:29 PM | 17 h 10 min |
| September | 8:08 AM | 9:22 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| October | 9:48 AM | 7:22 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| November | 10:45 AM | 4:23 PM | 5 h 38 min |
| December | 12:36 PM | 2:53 PM | 2 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue 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 Kotzebue is June to September. At 20 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 Kotzebue
What is the hottest month in Kotzebue?
July, with an average high of 60°F (16°C).
What is the coldest month in Kotzebue?
January, with an average low of -8°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Kotzebue?
About 11.4 inches (288 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Kotzebue?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kotzebue?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kotzebue have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Kotzebue in November?
Highs average 16°F and lows 6°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kotzebue?
Around 10:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:23 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kotzebue weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kotzebue.
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