Climate Insights for Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-22°C low
Wettest
August
57mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 433mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 57mm of rainfall. Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 187cm accumulating over the season.

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: -13° Average: -16° Min: -19° Mar Max: -10° Average: -14° Min: -17° Apr Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -7° May Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 2° Jun Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Sep Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Oct Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Nov Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -14° Dec Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°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: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 34mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 433mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 57mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 20mm. That's 37mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 187cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial 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 January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

75 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 75 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. 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 8 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 136mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Expect around 54cm 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 -22 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 88cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial 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
5 km/h
21 mm
19 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-13 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
36 cm
Mar
-17 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
31 mm
30 cm
Apr
-7 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
20 mm
12 cm
May
2 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
29 mm
4 cm
Jun
8 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
11 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
57 mm
1 cm
Oct
-3 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
45 mm
20 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-9 °C
5 km/h
34 mm
34 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-14 °C
5 km/h
32 mm
32 cm
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