Climate Barrow - Alaska
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | -7 | -8 | -6 | 8 | 26 | 40 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -19 | -20 | -19 | -5 | 17 | 31 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.32 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 47 | 44 | 36 | 22 | 6 | -2 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 35 | 34 | 29 | 13 | -5 | -14 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.98 | 1.05 | 0.72 | 0.41 | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
What is the average weather in Barrow, Alaska?
Barrow experiences a tundra climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Winters are very cold and bring significant snowfall. Despite snowy conditions, the area is very dry overall, with a small increase in precipitation during late summer. Summers remain cool.
Barrow Climate Graph - Alaska Climate Chart
Daily normals Barrow - Alaska - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | -5.1 | -17.6 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | -5.3 | -17.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 3 Jan | -5.5 | -18.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 4 Jan | -5.8 | -18.2 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 5 Jan | -6.0 | -18.3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | -6.1 | -18.5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 7 Jan | -6.3 | -18.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 8 Jan | -6.5 | -18.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 9 Jan | -6.7 | -19.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.79 | 2.00 |
| 10 Jan | -6.9 | -19.2 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 11 Jan | -7.0 | -19.3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 12 Jan | -7.2 | -19.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 13 Jan | -7.3 | -19.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 14 Jan | -7.4 | -19.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 15 Jan | -7.6 | -19.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 16 Jan | -7.7 | -19.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 17 Jan | -7.8 | -19.9 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 18 Jan | -7.9 | -20.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 19 Jan | -8.0 | -20.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 20 Jan | -8.0 | -20.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 21 Jan | -8.1 | -20.2 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 22 Jan | -8.1 | -20.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 23 Jan | -8.2 | -20.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 24 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.01 | 5.10 |
| 25 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 26 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 27 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.28 | 5.80 |
| 28 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.28 | 5.80 |
| 29 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 30 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 31 Jan | -8.2 | -20.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
Weather history Barrow - June 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | 25.0 | 17.1 | T | - | - |
| 02 Jun | 35.1 | 23.0 | T | - | - |
| 03 Jun | 34.0 | 28.0 | 0.03 | - | - |
| 04 Jun | 32.0 | 26.1 | T | - | - |
| 05 Jun | 30.9 | 27.0 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 06 Jun | 32.0 | 28.0 | T | - | - |
| 07 Jun | 28.9 | 24.1 | T | - | - |
| 08 Jun | 28.0 | 21.9 | T | - | - |
| 09 Jun | 32.0 | 27.0 | 0.01 | - | - |
| 10 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 Jun | 39.0 | 30.9 | T | - | - |
| 13 Jun | 33.1 | 30.9 | 0.01 | - | - |
| 14 Jun | 34.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 Jun | 43.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Jun | 55.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Jun | 57.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 20 Jun | 41.0 | 30.9 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 21 Jun | 42.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 22 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Barrow
| Jun 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 36.6 ºF | -7 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 28.3 ºF | -19 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.09 inch | 0.13 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 3 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 57.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 25.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 37.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 17.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather June 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Barrow - Alaska
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Alaska | |
| County | North Slope | |
| City | Barrow | |
| Zip Code | 99723 | |
| Longitude | -156.79 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 71.29 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 13ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Barrow - Alaska
| Local Time | 12:48 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 02:00 PM | |
| Sunset | 02:00 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Anchorage |
Map of Barrow - Alaska
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Barrow weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 17ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 6ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 4.53 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 39 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Barrow
Longitude: -156.789, Latitude: 71.2906
Average weather Barrow, AK - 99723
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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