North Pole (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in North Pole can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to North Pole can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -15°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
North Pole tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 390 mm of rain/snow per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 68 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less snowfall, with 13 mm over 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our North Pole Precipitation page.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in North Pole. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in North Pole.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 74%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit North Pole in the United States of America
During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°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 68 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 334 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
