Kotzebue (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kotzebue is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from cold during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kotzebue, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 12°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -15°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -20°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kotzebue typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 418 mm. Kotzebue can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 75 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 18 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kotzebue Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kotzebue.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 82%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in February, March, April, May and June and higher in January, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
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The best time of year to visit Kotzebue in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of March and May are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -15°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
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