North Pole (AK) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to North Pole can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -15°C (5°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -23°C (-9°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

North Pole tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 390 mm (15 in) of rain/snow per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month March brings less snowfall, with 13 mm (0.5 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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