Nome, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Nome now
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Nome weather by the hour
Nome weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nome.
This week in Nome
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nome
What is the weather usually like in 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 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 Nome.
Nome weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nome through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 5 h 27 min |
| February | 9:54 AM | 6:37 PM | 8 h 43 min |
| March | 9:15 AM | 9:05 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 7:23 AM | 10:40 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 12:19 AM | 18 h 43 min |
| June | 4:12 AM | 1:51 AM | 21 h 39 min |
| July | 5:06 AM | 1:09 AM | 20 h 3 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 11:22 PM | 16 h 33 min |
| September | 8:23 AM | 9:29 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| October | 9:52 AM | 7:42 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| November | 10:31 AM | 5:00 PM | 6 h 28 min |
| December | 11:51 AM | 4:02 PM | 4 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Nome?
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 Nome 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 Nome
What is the hottest month in Nome?
July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C).
What is the coldest month in Nome?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Nome?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Nome?
Yes, about 81 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nome?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nome have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Nome in November?
Highs average 24°F and lows 12°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Nome?
Around 10:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Nome weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Nome.
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