Climate Insights for Kongiganak Airport

Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
October
108mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kongiganak Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 856mm of precipitation falls per year. Kongiganak Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kongiganak 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Kongiganak Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -12° Feb Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -9° Mar Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -8° Apr Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1° May Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Jun Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jul Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Aug Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Sep Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Nov Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Dec Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kongiganak 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 16°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 38mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 14mm May Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 27mm Dec Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 45mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kongiganak Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 108mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 39mm. That's 69mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kongiganak Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 211cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 48cm. 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: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Kongiganak 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 February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

94 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kongiganak Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Kongiganak 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 94 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. 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 9 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm 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 -4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 131cm 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 Kongiganak 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
-12 °C
-7 °C
7 km/h
50 mm
38 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-4 °C
8 km/h
63 mm
48 cm
Mar
-8 °C
-3 °C
7 km/h
47 mm
33 cm
Apr
-1 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
39 mm
14 cm
May
4 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
64 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
108 mm
3 cm
Nov
-4 °C
0 °C
6 km/h
76 mm
27 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-5 °C
6 km/h
64 mm
45 cm
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