Climate Insights for Quartz Creek Airport

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
December
226mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Quartz Creek Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1712mm of precipitation falls per year. Quartz Creek Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Quartz Creek 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 -11°C. Quartz Creek Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -9° Min: -11° Feb Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -9° Mar Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8° Apr Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° May Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 1° Jun Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jul Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Sep Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Oct Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1° Nov Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -8° Dec Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Quartz Creek Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 164mm Feb Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 139mm Mar Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 97mm Apr Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 92mm May Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 69mm Jun Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 178mm Snow: 81mm Nov Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 150mm Dec Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 219mm
Precipitation
Snow

Quartz Creek Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1712mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 226mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 97mm. That's 129mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Quartz Creek Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1020cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 219cm. 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: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Quartz Creek 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 October, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/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

76 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Quartz Creek Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Quartz Creek 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 76 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 351mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 519mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Expect around 240cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 530mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Expect around 521cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Quartz Creek 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
-11 °C
-6 °C
1 km/h
164 mm
164 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
139 mm
139 cm
Mar
-8 °C
-1 °C
1 km/h
100 mm
97 cm
Apr
-2 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
97 mm
92 cm
May
1 °C
7 °C
2 km/h
115 mm
69 cm
Jun
6 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
10 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
166 mm
9 cm
Oct
-1 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
178 mm
81 cm
Nov
-8 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
175 mm
150 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
226 mm
219 cm
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