Climate Insights for Kantishna Airport

Denali Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
August
154mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kantishna Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 720mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 154mm of rainfall. Kantishna 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 178cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -14° Average: -18° Min: -21° Feb Max: -8° Average: -13° Min: -16° Mar Max: -3° Average: -9° Min: -12° Apr Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 10° Sep Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Oct Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -3° Nov Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -14° Dec Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min

Kantishna Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°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 -21°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 October and November, with a 11°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: 16mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 28mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 39mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kantishna Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 720mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 154mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16mm. That's 138mm 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 178cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

Wind

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

Kantishna 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 January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/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

94 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kantishna Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Kantishna 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 -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 94 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -12 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 111mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 172mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Expect around 72cm 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 Kantishna 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
-21 °C
-14 °C
3 km/h
16 mm
16 cm
Feb
-16 °C
-8 °C
2 km/h
28 mm
28 cm
Mar
-12 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
28 cm
Apr
-2 °C
7 °C
2 km/h
21 mm
11 cm
May
5 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
57 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
74 mm
2 cm
Oct
-3 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
57 mm
24 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-8 °C
2 km/h
40 mm
39 cm
Dec
-18 °C
-12 °C
2 km/h
28 mm
28 cm
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