Climate Overview
The climate in Nightmute Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 852mm of precipitation falls per year. Nightmute Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nightmute 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. Nightmute Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Nightmute Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 12°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 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nightmute Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 852mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 120mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 43mm. That's 77mm 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. Nightmute Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 245cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Nightmute 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 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.
Seasons
79 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Nightmute Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Nightmute 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 79 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -8 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm 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 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 38cm 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 -5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Expect around 148cm 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 Nightmute 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.
