Climate Insights for Helmericks Airport

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
14°C peak
Coldest
January
-27°C low
Wettest
August
60mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Helmericks Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 290mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 60mm of rainfall. Helmericks Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 127cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -21° Average: -23° Min: -27° Feb Max: -19° Average: -22° Min: -25° Mar Max: -16° Average: -19° Min: -22° Apr Max: -9° Average: -13° Min: -15° May Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Jun Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 1° Jul Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 6° Aug Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4° Sep Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° Oct Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -6° Nov Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -15° Dec Max: -18° Average: -21° Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min

Helmericks 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 14°C with a mean of 9°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -23°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 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: 11mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 10mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 14mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow

Helmericks Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 290mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 60mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 11mm. That's 49mm 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 127cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Helmericks Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

4 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Helmericks Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Helmericks 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -22 to 0°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 1 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -15 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 84mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -27 to -18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Expect around 40cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Helmericks 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
-21 °C
5 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Feb
-25 °C
-19 °C
6 km/h
15 mm
15 cm
Mar
-22 °C
-16 °C
6 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
Apr
-15 °C
-9 °C
7 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
May
-4 °C
0 °C
6 km/h
11 mm
6 cm
Jun Current
1 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
24 mm
7 cm
Jul
6 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
60 mm
1 cm
Sep
1 °C
5 °C
5 km/h
44 mm
10 cm
Oct
-6 °C
-2 °C
5 km/h
19 mm
14 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-10 °C
5 km/h
22 mm
22 cm
Dec
-23 °C
-18 °C
5 km/h
14 mm
14 cm
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