Climate Insights for Homer Airport

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
December
185mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Homer Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1351mm of precipitation falls per year. Homer Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Homer 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 -7°C. Homer Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -7° Feb Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5° Mar Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Apr Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° May Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jun Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Sep Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Nov Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Dec Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Homer Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 83mm Feb Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 78mm Mar Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 47mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 28mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 57mm Dec Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 108mm
Precipitation
Snow

Homer Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1351mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 185mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 70mm. That's 115mm 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. Homer Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 423cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 108cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Homer Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

2 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Homer Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Homer 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 245mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 273mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 434mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Expect around 68cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 400mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Expect around 269cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Homer 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
-7 °C
-3 °C
4 km/h
119 mm
83 cm
Feb
-5 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
96 mm
78 cm
Mar
-5 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
70 mm
47 cm
Apr
0 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
74 mm
28 cm
May
5 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
101 mm
11 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
145 mm
11 cm
Nov
-3 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
144 mm
57 cm
Dec
-5 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
185 mm
108 cm
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