Climate Insights for Bear Creek 1 Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
August
96mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bear Creek 1 Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 541mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 96mm of rainfall. Bear Creek 1 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 158cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -16° Average: -19° Min: -21° Feb Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -20° Mar Max: -9° Average: -14° Min: -17° Apr Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° May Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Aug Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Sep Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 3° Oct Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Nov Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -15° Dec Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Bear Creek 1 Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 26mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bear Creek 1 Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 541mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 96mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 23mm. That's 73mm 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 158cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Bear Creek 1 Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bear Creek 1 Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Bear Creek 1 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -15 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 142mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Expect around 47cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 91mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 68cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 Bear Creek 1 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
-21 °C
-16 °C
14 km/h
23 mm
18 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-13 °C
15 km/h
31 mm
23 cm
Mar Current
-17 °C
-9 °C
15 km/h
28 mm
21 cm
Apr
-9 °C
0 °C
14 km/h
25 mm
16 cm
May
1 °C
11 °C
15 km/h
40 mm
5 cm
Jun
7 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
44 mm
1 cm
Jul
10 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
4 cm
Oct
-4 °C
1 °C
14 km/h
39 mm
17 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-9 °C
14 km/h
35 mm
26 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-14 °C
15 km/h
37 mm
27 cm
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