Climate Insights for Point Hope Airport

North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
12°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
July
48mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Point Hope Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 396mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Point Hope 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, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Point Hope 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: -18° Min: -21° Feb Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -19° Mar Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -18° Apr Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -10° May Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1° Jun Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jul Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Aug Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Sep Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Oct Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Nov Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -10° Dec Max: -13° Average: -15° Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Point Hope Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 40mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 14mm May Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 39mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow

Point Hope Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 396mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 48mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 15mm. That's 33mm 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. Point Hope Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 204cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 40cm. 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: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Point Hope 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 December, 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.

Seasons

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

76 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Point Hope Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Point Hope 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 76 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. 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 5 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -10 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 125mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Expect around 63cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 87cm 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 Point Hope 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
-21 °C
-16 °C
7 km/h
21 mm
21 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-14 °C
7 km/h
40 mm
40 cm
Mar
-18 °C
-12 °C
7 km/h
35 mm
35 cm
Apr
-10 °C
-5 °C
7 km/h
15 mm
14 cm
May
-1 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
5 cm
Jun
5 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
8 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
11 °C
6 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
41 mm
2 cm
Oct
-1 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
40 mm
21 cm
Nov
-10 °C
-6 °C
8 km/h
44 mm
39 cm
Dec
-17 °C
-13 °C
8 km/h
26 mm
26 cm
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