Climate Insights for Gulkana Airport

The climate in Gulkana Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 517mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Gulkana 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 -20°C. Gulkana Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Gulkana Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Gulkana Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 517mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 65mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 13mm. That's 52mm 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. Gulkana Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 206cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gulkana Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Gulkana Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gulkana 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 7 days from now.

The best time to visit Gulkana Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gulkana 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.