Climate Insights for Happy Valley Landing Strip

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-27°C low
Wettest
August
95mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Happy Valley Landing Strip is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 396mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Happy Valley Landing Strip 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 -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -21° Average: -24° Min: -27° Feb Max: -20° Average: -24° Min: -27° Mar Max: -15° Average: -20° Min: -23° Apr Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -16° May Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -3° Jun Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Aug Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Sep Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: 0° Oct Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11° Nov Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20° Dec Max: -20° Average: -23° Min: -26°
Max
Average
Min

Happy Valley Landing Strip 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 17°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -24°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 7mm Jun Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 16mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 22mm Nov Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 17mm Dec Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Happy Valley Landing Strip is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 396mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 95mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 10mm. That's 85mm 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 125cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

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: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Happy Valley Landing Strip is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

82 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Happy Valley Landing Strip, which began on March 20, 2026. Happy Valley Landing Strip 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 82 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -23 to 4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 41mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -20 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 55cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -27 to -20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 35mm for the entire season. Expect around 30cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 Happy Valley Landing Strip 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
-27 °C
-21 °C
13 km/h
11 mm
9 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-20 °C
14 km/h
11 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
-23 °C
-15 °C
14 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
Apr
-16 °C
-7 °C
13 km/h
10 mm
8 cm
May
-3 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
18 mm
7 cm
Jun
4 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
50 mm
7 cm
Jul
9 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
78 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
95 mm
6 cm
Sep
0 °C
6 °C
14 km/h
47 mm
16 cm
Oct
-11 °C
-4 °C
14 km/h
31 mm
22 cm
Nov
-20 °C
-14 °C
14 km/h
19 mm
17 cm
Dec
-26 °C
-20 °C
12 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
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