Climate Insights for Black Rapids Airport

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Luglio
15°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-20°C low
Wettest
Agosto
118mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Black Rapids Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 712mm of precipitation falls per year. Agosto is the wettest month, receiving around 118mm of rainfall. Black Rapids Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Giugno, Agosto. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Black Rapids Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -20° Feb Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -19° Mar Max: -9° Average: -14° Min: -17° Apr Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -9° May Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: -1° Jun Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jul Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Aug Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 4° Sep Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Oct Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10° Nov Max: -11° Average: -14° Min: -17° Dec Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Black Rapids Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Luglio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. Gennaio 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 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°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: 31mm Snow: 25mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 27mm Jun Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 33mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 45mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 34mm Dec Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow

Black Rapids Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 712mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 118mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 25mm. That's 93mm 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. Black Rapids Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 281cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Black Rapids 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 August, averaging 12km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Black Rapids Airport, which began on December 21, 2026. Black Rapids 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 Luglio at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -20°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. 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 4 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 291mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -17 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 112cm 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 -20 to -12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 83cm 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 Black Rapids 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
-13 °C
10 km/h
31 mm
25 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-12 °C
11 km/h
29 mm
23 cm
Mar Current
-17 °C
-9 °C
10 km/h
32 mm
26 cm
Apr
-9 °C
-1 °C
10 km/h
25 mm
20 cm
May
-1 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
55 mm
27 cm
Jun
4 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
81 mm
7 cm
Jul
6 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
118 mm
6 cm
Sep
-1 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
94 mm
33 cm
Oct
-10 °C
-3 °C
11 km/h
63 mm
45 cm
Nov
-17 °C
-11 °C
10 km/h
45 mm
34 cm
Dec
-19 °C
-12 °C
11 km/h
46 mm
36 cm
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