Prudhoe Bay, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prudhoe Bay.
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What is the weather usually like in Prudhoe Bay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 55°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -22°F average low
- 5.7 inprecipitation per year · 145 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prudhoe Bay: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEADHORSE AP, AK US (USW00027406), adjusted for the elevation of Prudhoe Bay.
Prudhoe Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prudhoe Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
| February | 9:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 7 h 28 min |
| March | 8:11 AM | 7:56 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| April | 5:40 AM | 10:09 PM | 16 h 28 min |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| August | 4:45 AM | 11:13 PM | 18 h 27 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| October | 9:08 AM | 6:12 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| November | 10:49 AM | 2:30 PM | 3 h 40 min |
| December | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Prudhoe Bay?
Prudhoe Bay has a tundra climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 55°F (13°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -22°F (-30°C).
It gets about 5.7 inches (145 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Prudhoe Bay is June to September. At 30 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 Prudhoe Bay
What is the hottest month in Prudhoe Bay?
July, with an average high of 55°F (13°C).
What is the coldest month in Prudhoe Bay?
January, with an average low of -22°F (-30°C).
How much does it rain in Prudhoe Bay?
About 5.7 inches (145 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Prudhoe Bay?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prudhoe Bay?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prudhoe Bay have?
Tundra (Köppen ET).
What is the weather like in Prudhoe Bay in November?
Highs average 8°F and lows -5°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Prudhoe Bay?
Around 10:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 2:30 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Prudhoe Bay weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Prudhoe Bay.
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