Climate Overview
The climate in Kivalina, Kivalina Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 485mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 75mm of rainfall. Kivalina, Kivalina 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 -19°C. Kivalina, Kivalina Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kivalina, Kivalina Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kivalina, Kivalina Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 485mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 75mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 19mm. That's 56mm 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. Kivalina, Kivalina Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 223cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kivalina, Kivalina Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 May, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.
Seasons
94 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Kivalina, Kivalina Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Kivalina, Kivalina 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 94 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -16 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 161mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -8 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 65cm 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 -19 to -12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 97cm 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 Kivalina, Kivalina 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.
