Nuiqsut, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Nuiqsut weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nuiqsut.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nuiqsut
What is the weather usually like in Nuiqsut?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 58°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -23°F average low
- 5.7 inprecipitation per year · 144 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nuiqsut: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NUIQSUT AP, AK US (USW00027515), adjusted for the elevation of Nuiqsut.
Nuiqsut weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nuiqsut through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
| February | 9:32 AM | 5:03 PM | 7 h 30 min |
| March | 8:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| April | 5:50 AM | 10:17 PM | 16 h 26 min |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| August | 4:56 AM | 11:20 PM | 18 h 23 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| October | 9:17 AM | 6:22 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| November | 10:54 AM | 2:42 PM | 3 h 48 min |
| December | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Nuiqsut?
Nuiqsut has a tundra climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 58°F (15°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -23°F (-31°C).
It gets about 5.7 inches (144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Nuiqsut is June to September. At 23 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 Nuiqsut
What is the hottest month in Nuiqsut?
July, with an average high of 58°F (15°C).
What is the coldest month in Nuiqsut?
January, with an average low of -23°F (-31°C).
How much does it rain in Nuiqsut?
About 5.7 inches (144 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Nuiqsut?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nuiqsut?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nuiqsut have?
Tundra (Köppen ET).
What is the weather like in Nuiqsut in November?
Highs average 8°F and lows -6°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Nuiqsut?
Around 10:54 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 2:42 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Nuiqsut weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Nuiqsut.
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