Climate Insights for Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical)

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
9°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
July
64mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 406mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 64mm of rainfall. Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -17° Average: -19° Min: -21° Feb Max: -16° Average: -18° Min: -20° Mar Max: -13° Average: -16° Min: -18° Apr Max: -8° Average: -10° Min: -12° May Max: 0° Average: -1° Min: -3° Jun Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 2° Jul Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6° Aug Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Sep Max: 5° Average: 4° Min: 3° Oct Max: 1° Average: 0° Min: -1° Nov Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -8° Dec Max: -14° Average: -15° Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 8°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°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: 17mm Snow: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 10mm Jun Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 29mm Nov Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 46mm Dec Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow

Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 406mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 64mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 13mm. That's 51mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

1 day until Summer

It is currently spring in Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical), which began on March 20, 2026. Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) 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 9°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 137mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Expect around 80cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Expect around 72cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Icy Cape Air Force Station (historical) 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
-21 °C
-17 °C
7 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-16 °C
7 km/h
27 mm
27 cm
Mar
-18 °C
-13 °C
7 km/h
25 mm
25 cm
Apr
-12 °C
-8 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
13 cm
May
-3 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
21 mm
10 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
20 mm
3 cm
Jul
6 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
45 mm
5 cm
Oct
-1 °C
1 °C
7 km/h
44 mm
29 cm
Nov
-8 °C
-5 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
46 cm
Dec
-17 °C
-14 °C
8 km/h
29 mm
29 cm
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