Climate Insights for Nulato Airport

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-22°C low
Wettest
August
92mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nulato Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 604mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Nulato 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Nulato Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -16° Average: -19° Min: -22° Feb Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -18° Mar Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -15° Apr Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Oct Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Nov Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -15° Dec Max: -14° Average: -16° Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min

Nulato Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°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: 21mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 37mm Mar Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 23mm May Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 28mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 39mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 47mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nulato Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 604mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 92mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 21mm. That's 72mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Nulato Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 227cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 47cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Nulato Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h 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 Nulato Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Nulato 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 79 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -15 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 116mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm 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 -15 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 166mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Expect around 71cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -22 to -12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 105mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 104cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -19°
Feb -16°
Mar -11°
Apr -2°
May
Jun 14°
Jul 15°
Aug 12°
Sep
Oct -1°
Nov -12°
Dec -16°

The best time to visit Nulato Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nulato 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
-22 °C
-16 °C
3 km/h
21 mm
20 cm
Feb
-18 °C
-12 °C
3 km/h
37 mm
37 cm
Mar
-15 °C
-6 °C
3 km/h
27 mm
26 cm
Apr
-6 °C
3 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
23 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
57 mm
3 cm
Jun
9 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
11 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
10 °C
3 km/h
75 mm
5 cm
Oct
-4 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
51 mm
28 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-9 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
39 cm
Dec
-19 °C
-14 °C
3 km/h
47 mm
47 cm
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