Climate Insights for Atka Airport

Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
10°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
December
131mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Atka Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1133mm of precipitation falls per year. Atka Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atka Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 163cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Atka Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 9°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 40mm Feb Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 34mm Mar Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 15mm May Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 31mm
Precipitation
Snow

Atka Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1133mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 131mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 48mm. That's 83mm less than December, 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 163cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h 45km/h 50km/h 55km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 49km/h Feb Wind Speed: 51km/h Mar Wind Speed: 46km/h Apr Wind Speed: 43km/h May Wind Speed: 38km/h Jun Wind Speed: 32km/h Jul Wind Speed: 31km/h Aug Wind Speed: 33km/h Sep Wind Speed: 38km/h Oct Wind Speed: 47km/h Nov Wind Speed: 49km/h Dec Wind Speed: 51km/h
Wind Speed

Atka Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 42km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 51km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 31km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 20km/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 50km/h in winter, 42km/h in spring, 32km/h in summer, 45km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Atka Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Atka 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 August at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 42km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 320mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 45km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 366mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Expect around 105cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 50km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atka 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
2 °C
49 km/h
114 mm
40 cm
Feb
1 °C
3 °C
51 km/h
121 mm
34 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
3 °C
46 km/h
91 mm
29 cm
Apr
2 °C
3 °C
43 km/h
77 mm
15 cm
May
3 °C
4 °C
38 km/h
64 mm
3 cm
Jun
5 °C
6 °C
32 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
8 °C
31 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
10 °C
33 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
9 °C
38 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
7 °C
47 km/h
113 mm
1 cm
Nov
4 °C
5 °C
49 km/h
123 mm
11 cm
Dec
2 °C
4 °C
51 km/h
131 mm
31 cm
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