Climate Insights for Candle 2 Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Luglio
18°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-22°C low
Wettest
Agosto
76mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Candle 2 Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 406mm of precipitation falls per year. Agosto is the wettest month, receiving around 76mm of rainfall. Candle 2 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 109cm 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: -18° Apr Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° May Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Sep Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Oct Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -4° Nov Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -15° Dec Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Candle 2 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 7°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: 15mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow

Candle 2 Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 406mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 76mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 60mm 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 109cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Candle 2 Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Candle 2 Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Candle 2 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 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/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 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm 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 -15 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Expect around 46cm 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 Candle 2 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
15 mm
12 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-13 °C
15 km/h
19 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
-18 °C
-9 °C
16 km/h
18 mm
14 cm
Apr
-10 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
10 cm
May
1 °C
11 °C
15 km/h
28 mm
3 cm
Jun
7 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
33 mm
1 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
48 mm
2 cm
Oct
-4 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
30 mm
13 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-9 °C
14 km/h
27 mm
20 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-13 °C
15 km/h
26 mm
20 cm
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