Climate Insights for Akiachak Airport

The climate in Akiachak Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 653mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 91mm of rainfall. Akiachak Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 127cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Akiachak Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Akiachak Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 653mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 91mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 67mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 127cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Akiachak Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Akiachak Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Akiachak Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akiachak Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.