Nome (AK) Climate by Month
The temperature in Nome can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be mild during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Nome can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in July to a very cold -12°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -18°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Nome experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 705 mm yearly. The climate in Nome shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in August, with an average of 104 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 36 mm of snowfall over 9 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Nome serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Nome.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Nome ranges from 4°C in April to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Nome in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -12°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 292 hours of sunshine.
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