Climate Insights for Basin Creek Airport

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
13°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
August
120mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Basin Creek Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 766mm of precipitation falls per year. Basin Creek Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Basin Creek Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Basin Creek Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -12° Average: -14° Min: -16° Feb Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -15° Mar Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -13° Apr Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -7° May Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° Jun Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Jul Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 10° Aug Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Sep Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 6° Oct Max: 3° Average: 2° Min: 1° Nov Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -6° Dec Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Basin Creek Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°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: 35mm Snow: 26mm Feb Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 39mm Mar Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 23mm May Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 7mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow

Basin Creek Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 766mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 120mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 33mm. That's 87mm 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. Basin Creek Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 39cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed

Basin Creek Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Basin Creek Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Basin Creek 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 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -13 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 125mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 264mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 146mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 101cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Basin Creek 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
-16 °C
-12 °C
25 km/h
35 mm
26 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-10 °C
28 km/h
54 mm
39 cm
Mar Current
-13 °C
-8 °C
25 km/h
54 mm
39 cm
Apr
-7 °C
-2 °C
22 km/h
37 mm
23 cm
May
1 °C
5 °C
21 km/h
34 mm
7 cm
Jun
7 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
33 mm
1 cm
Jul
10 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
12 °C
24 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
9 °C
26 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
3 °C
29 km/h
82 mm
11 cm
Nov
-6 °C
-3 °C
28 km/h
62 mm
33 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-9 °C
29 km/h
56 mm
36 cm
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