Climate Insights for Deering Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-20°C low
Wettest
August
78mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Deering Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 369mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Deering 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -15° Average: -17° Min: -20° Feb Max: -13° Average: -16° Min: -19° Mar Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -16° Apr Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -9° May Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Jun Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Jul Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 10° Aug Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Sep Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4° Oct Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Nov Max: -8° Average: -10° Min: -13° Dec Max: -13° Average: -15° Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min

Deering Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°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: 13mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 14mm Nov Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow

Deering Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 369mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 78mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13mm. That's 65mm 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 96cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Deering Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 Deering Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Deering 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -16 to 7°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 46mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -13 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -20 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Expect around 38cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Deering 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
-20 °C
-15 °C
17 km/h
13 mm
10 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-13 °C
19 km/h
15 mm
12 cm
Mar Current
-16 °C
-10 °C
19 km/h
15 mm
12 cm
Apr
-9 °C
-2 °C
17 km/h
14 mm
9 cm
May
0 °C
7 °C
16 km/h
17 mm
3 cm
Jun
6 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
24 mm
1 cm
Jul
10 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
13 °C
19 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
9 °C
19 km/h
47 mm
2 cm
Oct
-2 °C
1 °C
19 km/h
33 mm
14 cm
Nov
-13 °C
-8 °C
18 km/h
24 mm
19 cm
Dec
-18 °C
-13 °C
19 km/h
22 mm
16 cm
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