Climate Insights for Akiak Airport

The climate in Akiak Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 702mm of precipitation falls per year. Akiak Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akiak Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 187cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Akiak Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°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.

Akiak Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 702mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 100mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 36mm. That's 64mm 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 187cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 41cm.

Akiak Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Akiak Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Akiak 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 July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akiak 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.