Point Barrow (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Point Barrow can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from cold
to very cold.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from chilly to very cold in Point Barrow. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a chilly 8°C in July to a very cold -20°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -26°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Precipitation and rainy days
Point Barrow has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 263 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Point Barrow shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 39 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm of snowfall over a single snowy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
For more details, please visit our Point Barrow Precipitation page.
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 91%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December to 5 m/s in September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
The best time of year to visit Point Barrow in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, May and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 8°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -20°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 39 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
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