Climate Insights for Donlin Creek Airport

Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
August
101mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Donlin Creek Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 683mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Donlin 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 158cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -18° Feb Max: -7° Average: -11° Min: -14° Mar Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12° Apr Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -4° May Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Sep Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Oct Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Nov Max: -6° Average: -9° Min: -12° Dec Max: -9° Average: -13° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Donlin Creek 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 18°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -15°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow

Donlin Creek Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 683mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 101mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. That's 79mm 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. February typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

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: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Donlin Creek Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/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 Donlin Creek Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Donlin 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -12 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 198mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Expect around 42cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 74cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Donlin 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
-18 °C
-12 °C
15 km/h
22 mm
15 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-7 °C
16 km/h
44 mm
31 cm
Mar Current
-12 °C
-4 °C
16 km/h
37 mm
25 cm
Apr
-4 °C
4 °C
15 km/h
31 mm
13 cm
May
3 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
54 mm
3 cm
Jun
9 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
93 mm
1 cm
Oct
-2 °C
4 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
11 cm
Nov
-12 °C
-6 °C
15 km/h
48 mm
30 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-9 °C
16 km/h
44 mm
28 cm
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