Climate Insights for Snettisham Airport

Capitol Planning Region, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low
Wettest
December
379mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Snettisham Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 3036mm of precipitation falls per year. Snettisham Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Snettisham 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snettisham Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -7° Feb Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -8° Mar Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5° Apr Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: -1° May Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jun Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Oct Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 0° Nov Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Dec Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Snettisham Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 302mm Snow: 248mm Feb Precipitation: 235mm Snow: 212mm Mar Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 150mm Apr Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 140mm May Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 27mm Jun Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 196mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 301mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 271mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 308mm Snow: 85mm Nov Precipitation: 314mm Snow: 178mm Dec Precipitation: 379mm Snow: 306mm
Precipitation
Snow

Snettisham Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3036mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 253mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 379mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 166mm. That's 213mm 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. Snettisham Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1348cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 306cm. 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: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Snettisham 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 January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/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

73 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Snettisham Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Snettisham 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 February near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 73 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 544mm across the season with a monthly average of 181mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 683mm across the season with a monthly average of 228mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 893mm across the season with a monthly average of 298mm. Expect around 264cm 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 -8 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 916mm across the season with a monthly average of 305mm. Expect around 765cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Snettisham 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
-7 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
302 mm
248 cm
Feb
-8 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
235 mm
212 cm
Mar
-5 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
166 mm
150 cm
Apr
-1 °C
4 °C
1 km/h
201 mm
140 cm
May
3 °C
10 °C
1 km/h
177 mm
27 cm
Jun
8 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
186 mm
1 cm
Jul Current
11 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
301 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
271 mm
1 cm
Oct
0 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
308 mm
85 cm
Nov
-4 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
314 mm
178 cm
Dec
-5 °C
-1 °C
2 km/h
379 mm
306 cm
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