Climate Overview
The climate in Noatak Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 487mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. Noatak Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Noatak Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Noatak Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Noatak Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 487mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 59mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 22mm. That's 38mm 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. Noatak Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 48cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Noatak Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
79 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Noatak Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Noatak 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 June at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 79 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -19 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -15 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 69cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -23 to -14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 106cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Noatak 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.
