Climate Insights for Takotna Airport

The climate in Takotna Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 736mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Takotna 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 -21°C. Takotna Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Takotna 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 20°C with a mean of 16°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 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Takotna Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 736mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 109mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17mm. That's 92mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Takotna Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 216cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 47cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Takotna 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 September, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.

It is currently summer in Takotna Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Takotna 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 71 days from now.

The best time to visit Takotna Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Takotna 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.