Climate Insights for Knik-Fairview

The climate in Knik-Fairview is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1213mm of precipitation falls per year. Knik-Fairview receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Knik-Fairview 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 December, November, January, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Knik-Fairview experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Knik-Fairview vary considerably across the year, with a 32°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 December, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Knik-Fairview is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1213mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 192mm of rainfall. August and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 33mm. That's 159mm less than September, 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. Knik-Fairview receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 555cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 134cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Knik-Fairview is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Knik-Fairview, which began on June 21, 2026. Knik-Fairview 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 December near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Knik-Fairview 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.