North Pole weather in August (Alaska, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in North Pole this August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During August, North Pole is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

North Pole in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit North Pole. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized North Pole climate page with graphs.

 

North Pole, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fairbanks, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to North Pole, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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