North Pole, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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North Pole weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of North Pole.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in North Pole
What is the weather usually like in North Pole?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -18°F average low
- 13.5 inprecipitation per year · 343 mm
- 53.1 insnowfall per year · 135 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit North Pole: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N POLE 1N, AK US (USC00509891), adjusted for the elevation of North Pole.
North Pole weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in North Pole through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:18 AM | 3:39 PM | 5 h 20 min |
| February | 8:43 AM | 5:23 PM | 8 h 40 min |
| March | 8:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 9:28 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| May | 4:21 AM | 11:10 PM | 18 h 49 min |
| June | 2:52 AM | 12:48 AM | 21 h 55 min |
| July | 3:49 AM | 12:01 AM | 20 h 12 min |
| August | 5:35 AM | 10:12 PM | 16 h 36 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| October | 8:40 AM | 6:29 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| November | 9:21 AM | 3:46 PM | 6 h 24 min |
| December | 10:43 AM | 2:45 PM | 4 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in North Pole?
North Pole has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -18°F (-28°C).
It gets about 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 53 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit North Pole is May to August. At 482 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 North Pole
What is the hottest month in North Pole?
July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in North Pole?
January, with an average low of -18°F (-28°C).
How much does it rain in North Pole?
About 13.5 inches (343 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in North Pole?
Yes, about 53 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit North Pole?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does North Pole have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in North Pole in November?
Highs average 9°F and lows -7°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in North Pole?
Around 9:21 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this North Pole weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of North Pole.
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