Noatak, Alaska — Climate & Weather
Summers in Noatak peak in July, when highs average 60°F, while January nights are the coldest of the year, dipping to an average low of -8°F. The area receives about 11 inches of precipitation a year, with August the wettest month. Annual snowfall averages about 64 inches. Figures are 30-year averages (1991-2020) from the KOTZEBUE RALPH WEIN AP, AK US weather station, about 51 miles away.
Average Highs and Lows (°F)
| Month | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | -8.4 |
| 2 | 8.6 | -5.8 |
| 3 | 9.1 | -6 |
| 4 | 23.8 | 8.8 |
| 5 | 39 | 27.3 |
| 6 | 53.2 | 41.8 |
| 7 | 60.1 | 50.5 |
| 8 | 56.6 | 47.7 |
| 9 | 47.5 | 38.7 |
| 10 | 30.8 | 23 |
| 11 | 15.9 | 5.6 |
| 12 | 8.6 | -3.8 |
Monthly normals, 1991-2020. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.
Average Monthly Precipitation (Inches)
| Inches | |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.6 |
| Feb | 0.9 |
| Mar | 0.5 |
| Apr | 0.6 |
| May | 0.4 |
| Jun | 0.6 |
| Jul | 1.6 |
| Aug | 2.1 |
| Sep | 1.4 |
| Oct | 1.1 |
| Nov | 0.8 |
| Dec | 0.7 |
Looking for this climate somewhere else? The weather patterns around Noatak most closely resemble the areas near Mckinley Park, Ak; Tonsina, Ak; Nome Muni Ap, Ak (matched on winter lows, summer highs, rainfall and snowfall).