Climate Insights for Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-22°C low
Wettest
September
68mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 504mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 68mm of rainfall. Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip 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. Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip 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: -17° Average: -20° Min: -22° Feb Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -19° Mar Max: -9° Average: -14° Min: -18° Apr Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 3° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 4° Oct Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Nov Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -15° Dec Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip 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 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -20°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 12°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: 24mm Snow: 22mm Feb Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 42mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 15mm May Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow

Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 504mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 68mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 44mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 218cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 42cm. 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip 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 4km/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 1km/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 Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip, which began on June 21, 2026. Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip 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 — 75 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. 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. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 61cm 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 -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 102cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -20°
Feb -17°
Mar -14°
Apr -3°
May
Jun 14°
Jul 16°
Aug 12°
Sep
Oct -1°
Nov -13°
Dec -17°

The best time to visit Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm 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 Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip 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
-17 °C
4 km/h
24 mm
22 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-13 °C
4 km/h
42 mm
42 cm
Mar
-18 °C
-9 °C
3 km/h
35 mm
34 cm
Apr
-7 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
25 mm
15 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
37 mm
5 cm
Jun
9 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
12 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
10 °C
3 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
Oct
-3 °C
2 °C
4 km/h
49 mm
24 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
36 mm
36 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-14 °C
4 km/h
38 mm
38 cm
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