Climate Insights for Cordova Municipal Airport

Chugach Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
15°C peak
Coldest
February
-2°C low
Wettest
September
337mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cordova Municipal Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 2708mm of precipitation falls per year. Cordova Municipal Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cordova Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Cordova Municipal Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Feb Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Mar Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -2° Apr Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 2° May Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jun Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Jul Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Sep Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Oct Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Nov Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: 0° Dec Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Cordova Municipal Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 244mm Snow: 72mm Feb Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 80mm Mar Precipitation: 169mm Snow: 66mm Apr Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 34mm May Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 303mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 337mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 302mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 268mm Snow: 49mm Dec Precipitation: 310mm Snow: 93mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cordova Municipal Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2708mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 226mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 337mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 132mm. That's 206mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cordova Municipal Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 412cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 93cm. 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: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Cordova Municipal Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 25km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cordova Municipal Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Cordova Municipal 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 472mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 581mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 908mm across the season with a monthly average of 303mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 747mm across the season with a monthly average of 249mm. Expect around 245cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 25km/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 Cordova Municipal 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
-2 °C
1 °C
25 km/h
244 mm
72 cm
Feb
-2 °C
1 °C
23 km/h
193 mm
80 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
2 °C
22 km/h
169 mm
66 cm
Apr
2 °C
5 °C
19 km/h
135 mm
34 cm
May
5 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
168 mm
6 cm
Jun
10 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
12 °C
21 km/h
337 mm
1 cm
Oct
5 °C
8 °C
24 km/h
302 mm
11 cm
Nov
0 °C
3 °C
26 km/h
268 mm
49 cm
Dec
-1 °C
2 °C
26 km/h
310 mm
93 cm
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