Climate Insights for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Luglio
12°C peak
Coldest
Febbraio
-23°C low
Wettest
Agosto
55mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 350mm of precipitation falls per year. Agosto is the wettest month, receiving around 55mm of rainfall. Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Marzo, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 133cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -18° Average: -20° Min: -23° Feb Max: -18° Average: -20° Min: -23° Mar Max: -14° Average: -18° Min: -20° Apr Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -14° May Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Jun Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jul Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Aug Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Sep Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Oct Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Nov Max: -8° Average: -10° Min: -13° Dec Max: -15° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cape Lisburne LRRS 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 12°C with a mean of 9°C. Febbraio brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°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: 27mm Snow: 21mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 350mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 55mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 13mm. That's 42mm 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 133cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 27km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 27km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 26km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 30km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 29km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Cape Lisburne LRRS 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -20 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -13 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 48cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -23 to -15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Expect around 47cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/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 Cape Lisburne LRRS 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
-23 °C
-18 °C
30 km/h
14 mm
11 cm
Feb
-23 °C
-18 °C
28 km/h
27 mm
21 cm
Mar Current
-20 °C
-14 °C
29 km/h
24 mm
19 cm
Apr
-14 °C
-8 °C
26 km/h
13 mm
10 cm
May
-3 °C
2 °C
26 km/h
16 mm
5 cm
Jun
3 °C
10 °C
26 km/h
28 mm
2 cm
Jul
7 °C
12 °C
27 km/h
49 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
10 °C
27 km/h
55 mm
1 cm
Sep
2 °C
6 °C
26 km/h
39 mm
4 cm
Oct
-4 °C
0 °C
27 km/h
35 mm
20 cm
Nov
-13 °C
-8 °C
32 km/h
32 mm
25 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-15 °C
31 km/h
18 mm
15 cm
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