Climate Overview
The climate in Atka Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1248mm of precipitation falls per year. Atka Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atka Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Atka Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Atka Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 10°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Atka Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1248mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 145mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 53mm. That's 92mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Atka Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 221cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Atka Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.
Seasons
2 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Atka Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Atka 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 August at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 1 to 5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 4 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Expect around 21cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 1 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 392mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Expect around 147cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atka 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.
