Climate Insights for Tanacross Airport

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-23°C low
Wettest
June
104mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tanacross Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 572mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 104mm of rainfall. Tanacross 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 -23°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 192cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -18° Average: -21° Min: -23° Feb Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -21° Mar Max: -6° Average: -12° Min: -16° Apr Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° May Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Aug Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Sep Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Oct Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -8° Nov Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -18° Dec Max: -15° Average: -18° Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min

Tanacross 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 18°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -21°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 21mm Jun Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 39mm Nov Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 28mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tanacross Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 572mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 104mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. That's 89mm less than June, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 192cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

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: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Tanacross 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 May, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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

70 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Tanacross Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Tanacross 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 70 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -16 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -18 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 74cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -23 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 58mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 58cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Tanacross 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
-23 °C
-18 °C
1 km/h
18 mm
18 cm
Feb
-21 °C
-13 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
15 cm
Mar
-16 °C
-6 °C
1 km/h
19 mm
18 cm
Apr
-6 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
16 cm
May
1 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
64 mm
21 cm
Jun
6 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
104 mm
4 cm
Jul Current
9 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
92 mm
2 cm
Sep
1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
43 mm
7 cm
Oct
-8 °C
0 °C
1 km/h
46 mm
39 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-12 °C
1 km/h
29 mm
28 cm
Dec
-21 °C
-15 °C
1 km/h
26 mm
26 cm
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