Utqiaġvik, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Utqiaġvik weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Utqiaġvik.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Utqiaġvik
What is the weather usually like in Utqiaġvik?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 48°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · -18°F average low
- 5.4 inprecipitation per year · 137 mm
- 45.8 insnowfall per year · 116 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Utqiaġvik: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARROW POST ROGERS AP, AK US (USW00027502), adjusted for the elevation of Utqiaġvik.
Utqiaġvik weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Utqiaġvik through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
| February | 10:05 AM | 5:16 PM | 7 h 11 min |
| March | 8:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 10:49 PM | 16 h 44 min |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| August | 5:04 AM | 11:58 PM | 18 h 54 min |
| September | 7:35 AM | 9:08 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| October | 9:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 8 h 53 min |
| November | 11:47 AM | 2:36 PM | 2 h 49 min |
| December | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Utqiaġvik?
Utqiaġvik has a tundra climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 48°F (9°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of -18°F (-28°C).
It gets about 5.4 inches (137 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Utqiaġvik is June to September. At 10 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 Utqiaġvik
What is the hottest month in Utqiaġvik?
July, with an average high of 48°F (9°C).
What is the coldest month in Utqiaġvik?
February, with an average low of -18°F (-28°C).
How much does it rain in Utqiaġvik?
About 5.4 inches (137 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Utqiaġvik?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Utqiaġvik?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Utqiaġvik have?
Tundra (Köppen ET).
What is the weather like in Utqiaġvik in November?
Highs average 12°F and lows 0°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Utqiaġvik?
Around 11:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 2:36 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Utqiaġvik weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Utqiaġvik.
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