Climate Insights for Buckland Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Luglio
18°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-22°C low
Wettest
Agosto
83mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Buckland Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 414mm of precipitation falls per year. Agosto is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. Buckland 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 -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -16° Average: -19° Min: -22° Feb Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -20° Mar Max: -9° Average: -14° Min: -17° Apr Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° May Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Sep Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Oct Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Nov Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -15° Dec Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Buckland Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. Luglio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. Gennaio brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 11°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: 14mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 14mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Buckland Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 414mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 83mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 14mm. That's 69mm 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 106cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Buckland Airport 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 February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 14km/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

93 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Buckland Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Buckland 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm 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 -15 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 36cm 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 -22 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 Buckland 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
-22 °C
-16 °C
14 km/h
14 mm
11 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-13 °C
15 km/h
18 mm
14 cm
Mar Current
-17 °C
-9 °C
15 km/h
18 mm
14 cm
Apr
-9 °C
0 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
10 cm
May
1 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
27 mm
3 cm
Jun
7 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
32 mm
1 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
52 mm
3 cm
Oct
-4 °C
1 °C
14 km/h
31 mm
14 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-9 °C
14 km/h
26 mm
19 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-14 °C
15 km/h
25 mm
19 cm
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