Climate Insights for Chefornak Airport

Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
15°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
September
80mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chefornak Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 672mm of precipitation falls per year. Chefornak Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chefornak Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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

Temperatures in Chefornak Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°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 7°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: 45mm Snow: 27mm Feb Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 19mm May Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chefornak Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 672mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 80mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 40mm. That's 40mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 35km/h Feb Wind Speed: 39km/h Mar Wind Speed: 37km/h Apr Wind Speed: 31km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 27km/h Sep Wind Speed: 29km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

Chefornak Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 39km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap 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 36km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

91 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chefornak Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Chefornak 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 July at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 176mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 160mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Expect around 95cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 36km/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 Chefornak 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
-12 °C
-8 °C
35 km/h
45 mm
27 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-5 °C
39 km/h
58 mm
35 cm
Mar Current
-9 °C
-4 °C
37 km/h
45 mm
26 cm
Apr
-4 °C
1 °C
31 km/h
40 mm
19 cm
May
2 °C
9 °C
26 km/h
42 mm
2 cm
Jun
8 °C
14 °C
24 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
14 °C
27 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
11 °C
29 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
6 °C
31 km/h
73 mm
5 cm
Nov
-5 °C
-1 °C
31 km/h
56 mm
18 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-5 °C
34 km/h
57 mm
33 cm
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