Climate Insights for Hope Airport

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
December
306mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hope Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 2319mm of precipitation falls per year. Hope Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hope 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Hope 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: -5° Average: -8° Min: -10° Feb Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -9° Mar Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -7° Apr Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° May Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 2° Jun Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Sep Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Oct Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Nov Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -7° Dec Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hope Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 234mm Snow: 229mm Feb Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 191mm Mar Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 150mm Apr Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 145mm May Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 95mm Jun Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 212mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 236mm Snow: 98mm Nov Precipitation: 247mm Snow: 203mm Dec Precipitation: 306mm Snow: 291mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hope Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2319mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 306mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 108mm. That's 198mm 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. Hope Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1408cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 291cm. 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: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Hope 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 October, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h 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 Hope Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Hope 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 486mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 694mm across the season with a monthly average of 231mm. Expect around 307cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to -2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 733mm across the season with a monthly average of 244mm. Expect around 711cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Hope 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
-10 °C
-5 °C
1 km/h
234 mm
229 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-3 °C
1 km/h
193 mm
191 cm
Mar
-7 °C
-1 °C
1 km/h
159 mm
150 cm
Apr
-2 °C
4 °C
1 km/h
156 mm
145 cm
May
2 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
171 mm
95 cm
Jun Current
7 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
212 mm
6 cm
Oct
-1 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
236 mm
98 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
247 mm
203 cm
Dec
-6 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
306 mm
291 cm
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