Climate Insights for Chandalar Shelf Airport

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Luglio
13°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-27°C low
Wettest
Agosto
102mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chandalar Shelf Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 459mm of precipitation falls per year. Agosto is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Chandalar Shelf 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 -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 153cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -22° Average: -24° Min: -27° Feb Max: -21° Average: -24° Min: -27° Mar Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -23° Apr Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -16° May Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -4° Jun Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Jul Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 6° Aug Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Sep Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Oct Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -13° Nov Max: -17° Average: -20° Min: -22° Dec Max: -20° Average: -23° Min: -25°
Max
Average
Min

Chandalar Shelf 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 13°C with a mean of 10°C. Gennaio 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 6°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 14mm Jun Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 12mm Sep Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 27mm Oct Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chandalar Shelf Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 459mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 102mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 92mm 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 153cm accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Chandalar Shelf Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 7km/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 Chandalar Shelf Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Chandalar Shelf 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 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -23 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 58mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -22 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 95mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 39mm for the entire season. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Chandalar Shelf 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
-27 °C
-22 °C
7 km/h
10 mm
9 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-21 °C
6 km/h
11 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
-23 °C
-16 °C
7 km/h
12 mm
10 cm
Apr
-16 °C
-8 °C
7 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
May
-4 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
14 cm
Jun
3 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
74 mm
8 cm
Jul
6 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
91 mm
1 cm
Aug
2 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
102 mm
12 cm
Sep
-3 °C
2 °C
8 km/h
54 mm
27 cm
Oct
-13 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
26 mm
21 cm
Nov
-22 °C
-17 °C
7 km/h
16 mm
14 cm
Dec
-25 °C
-20 °C
7 km/h
18 mm
15 cm
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