Climate Insights for Bob Baker Memorial Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-24°C low
Wettest
August
92mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bob Baker Memorial Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 586mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Bob Baker Memorial 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 -24°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -18° Average: -21° Min: -24° Feb Max: -15° Average: -19° Min: -22° Mar Max: -11° Average: -16° Min: -20° Apr Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -11° May Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 7° Sep Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Oct Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5° Nov Max: -11° Average: -15° Min: -18° Dec Max: -16° Average: -19° Min: -22°
Max
Average
Min

Bob Baker Memorial Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -21°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 12°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: 26mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 15mm May Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 22mm Nov Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 32mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bob Baker Memorial Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 586mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 92mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 25mm. That's 68mm 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 185cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Bob Baker Memorial Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bob Baker Memorial Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Bob Baker Memorial 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -20 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -18 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Expect around 59cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -24 to -15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 77cm 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 Bob Baker Memorial 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
-24 °C
-18 °C
15 km/h
26 mm
20 cm
Feb
-22 °C
-15 °C
15 km/h
40 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
-20 °C
-11 °C
14 km/h
38 mm
28 cm
Apr
-11 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
25 mm
15 cm
May
0 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
34 mm
5 cm
Jun
8 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
46 mm
1 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Sep
2 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
72 mm
5 cm
Oct
-5 °C
0 °C
15 km/h
48 mm
22 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-11 °C
15 km/h
44 mm
32 cm
Dec
-22 °C
-16 °C
15 km/h
37 mm
28 cm
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