Climate Insights for Galbraith Lake Airport

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
14°C peak
Coldest
January
-26°C low
Wettest
August
117mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Galbraith Lake Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 532mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 117mm of rainfall. Galbraith Lake 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 -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 177cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -20° Average: -23° Min: -26° Feb Max: -19° Average: -23° Min: -26° Mar Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -23° Apr Max: -8° Average: -13° Min: -16° May Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -4° Jun Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Jul Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Aug Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Sep Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -3° Oct Max: -7° Average: -11° Min: -14° Nov Max: -16° Average: -19° Min: -22° Dec Max: -19° Average: -22° Min: -25°
Max
Average
Min

Galbraith Lake Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°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: 11mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 15mm Jun Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 21mm Sep Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 29mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow

Galbraith Lake Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 532mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 117mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 107mm 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 177cm accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.

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: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Galbraith Lake Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/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

84 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Galbraith Lake Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Galbraith Lake 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -23 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 317mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -22 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 116mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 71cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -26 to -19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Galbraith Lake 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
-26 °C
-20 °C
10 km/h
11 mm
10 cm
Feb
-26 °C
-19 °C
10 km/h
11 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
-23 °C
-16 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
12 cm
Apr
-16 °C
-8 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
May
-4 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
15 cm
Jun
3 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
88 mm
11 cm
Jul
7 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
112 mm
4 cm
Aug
3 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
117 mm
21 cm
Sep
-3 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
63 mm
29 cm
Oct
-14 °C
-7 °C
10 km/h
31 mm
24 cm
Nov
-22 °C
-16 °C
10 km/h
22 mm
18 cm
Dec
-25 °C
-19 °C
10 km/h
16 mm
14 cm
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