Climate Insights for Dahl Creek Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-25°C low
Wettest
August
160mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dahl Creek Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 739mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 160mm of rainfall. Dahl Creek 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 -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -19° Average: -22° Min: -25° Feb Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -23° Mar Max: -11° Average: -16° Min: -20° Apr Max: 0° Average: -6° Min: -10° May Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Sep Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Oct Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -6° Nov Max: -13° Average: -16° Min: -19° Dec Max: -17° Average: -20° Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min

Dahl Creek Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 31mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dahl Creek Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 739mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 160mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25mm. That's 135mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Dahl Creek Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10km/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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dahl Creek Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dahl 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -20 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -19 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 181mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -25 to -16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 80cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/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 Dahl 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
-25 °C
-19 °C
10 km/h
25 mm
19 cm
Feb
-23 °C
-16 °C
11 km/h
40 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
-20 °C
-11 °C
10 km/h
40 mm
30 cm
Apr
-10 °C
0 °C
10 km/h
26 mm
16 cm
May
1 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
39 mm
5 cm
Jun
9 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Sep
2 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
94 mm
7 cm
Oct
-6 °C
0 °C
11 km/h
47 mm
24 cm
Nov
-19 °C
-13 °C
10 km/h
40 mm
30 cm
Dec
-23 °C
-17 °C
11 km/h
40 mm
31 cm
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