Kotzebue (AK) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kotzebue, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 12°C (54°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -15°C (5°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in August to -20°C (-4°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Kotzebue typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 418 mm (16 in). Kotzebue can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 75 mm (3 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 7 snowy days 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

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in February, March, April, May and June and higher in January, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)