Climate Insights for Northway Airport

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-26°C low
Wettest
June
87mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Northway Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 423mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 87mm of rainfall. Northway Airport 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 94cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -19° Average: -23° Min: -26° Feb Max: -13° Average: -19° Min: -23° Mar Max: -2° Average: -10° Min: -16° Apr Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -3° May Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jun Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Oct Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -6° Nov Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -18° Dec Max: -17° Average: -20° Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min

Northway Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow

Northway Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 423mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 87mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 10mm. That's 77mm less than June, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 94cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Northway Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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.

Seasons

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

79 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Northway Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Northway 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -26°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 79 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -16 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 67mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 244mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -18 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -26 to -13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Expect around 41cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -23°
Feb -19°
Mar -10°
Apr
May 10°
Jun 14°
Jul 16°
Aug 13°
Sep
Oct -3°
Nov -16°
Dec -20°

The best time to visit Northway Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -26°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Northway 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
-26 °C
-19 °C
1 km/h
14 mm
14 cm
Feb
-23 °C
-13 °C
1 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Mar
-16 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
10 mm
8 cm
Apr
-3 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
7 cm
May
4 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
42 mm
3 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
12 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Oct
-6 °C
2 °C
2 km/h
27 mm
17 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-12 °C
1 km/h
19 mm
19 cm
Dec
-23 °C
-17 °C
1 km/h
17 mm
16 cm
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