Climate Kotzebue - Alaska
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 51 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -10 | -8 | -7 | 5 | 26 | 40 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.58 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 60 | 56 | 47 | 29 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 50 | 47 | 38 | 20 | 4 | -4 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.45 | 2.18 | 1.58 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 |
What is the average weather in Kotzebue, Alaska?
Kotzebue experiences a subarctic climate, characterized by very cold, snowy winters and cool summers. The area is quite dry overall, with low annual precipitation, though there is a small increase in late summer moisture. Winters bring significant snowfall, contributing to the very large seasonal temperature contrast.
Kotzebue Climate Graph - Alaska Climate Chart
Daily normals Kotzebue - Alaska - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 5.2 | -7.2 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 3.00 | 7.62 |
| 2 Jan | 5.0 | -7.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 6.00 | 15.24 |
| 3 Jan | 4.8 | -7.6 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 10.00 | 25.40 |
| 4 Jan | 4.7 | -7.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 12.00 | 30.48 |
| 5 Jan | 4.5 | -7.9 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 15.00 | 38.10 |
| 6 Jan | 4.3 | -8.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 18.00 | 45.72 |
| 7 Jan | 4.2 | -8.2 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 21.00 | 53.34 |
| 8 Jan | 4.1 | -8.4 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 24.00 | 60.96 |
| 9 Jan | 4.0 | -8.5 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 28.00 | 71.12 |
| 10 Jan | 3.9 | -8.6 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 31.00 | 78.74 |
| 11 Jan | 3.8 | -8.7 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 34.00 | 86.36 |
| 12 Jan | 3.8 | -8.8 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 37.00 | 93.98 |
| 13 Jan | 3.7 | -8.9 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 40.00 | 101.60 |
| 14 Jan | 3.7 | -9.0 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 43.00 | 109.22 |
| 15 Jan | 3.7 | -9.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 46.00 | 116.84 |
| 16 Jan | 3.8 | -9.0 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 49.00 | 124.46 |
| 17 Jan | 3.8 | -9.0 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 52.00 | 132.08 |
| 18 Jan | 3.9 | -9.0 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 55.00 | 139.70 |
| 19 Jan | 4.0 | -9.0 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 57.00 | 144.78 |
| 20 Jan | 4.1 | -8.9 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 60.00 | 152.40 |
| 21 Jan | 4.2 | -8.9 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 63.00 | 160.02 |
| 22 Jan | 4.4 | -8.8 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 66.00 | 167.64 |
| 23 Jan | 4.5 | -8.7 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 69.00 | 175.26 |
| 24 Jan | 4.7 | -8.6 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 72.00 | 182.88 |
| 25 Jan | 4.9 | -8.5 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 75.00 | 190.50 |
| 26 Jan | 5.1 | -8.4 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 78.00 | 198.12 |
| 27 Jan | 5.3 | -8.2 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 82.00 | 208.28 |
| 28 Jan | 5.5 | -8.1 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 85.00 | 215.90 |
| 29 Jan | 5.7 | -7.9 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 88.00 | 223.52 |
| 30 Jan | 6.0 | -7.7 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 91.00 | 231.14 |
| 31 Jan | 6.2 | -7.6 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 94.00 | 238.76 |
Weather history Kotzebue - January 2017
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | 37.9 | 31.1 | 0.06 | T | 14.2 |
| 02 Jan | 35.1 | 28.2 | 0.07 | 0.59 | 15.0 |
| 03 Jan | 29.1 | 18.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 04 Jan | 31.1 | 18.1 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 15.0 |
| 05 Jan | 18.1 | 3.2 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 06 Jan | 7.2 | 2.1 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 07 Jan | 9.1 | 3.2 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 08 Jan | 9.1 | 0.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 09 Jan | 3.2 | -2.7 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 10 Jan | 13.1 | -2.7 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 11 Jan | 21.2 | -4.9 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 15.0 |
| 12 Jan | 0.1 | -8.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 13 Jan | -6.9 | -14.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 14 Jan | 0.1 | -9.8 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 15 Jan | -4.9 | -19.8 | 0.00 | T | 15.0 |
| 16 Jan | -14.8 | -23.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 17 Jan | -22.9 | -30.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 18 Jan | -24.9 | -32.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 19 Jan | -25.8 | -31.9 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 20 Jan | -11.7 | -32.8 | T | 0.12 | 15.0 |
| 21 Jan | -10.8 | -30.8 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 22 Jan | -28.8 | -32.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 23 Jan | -21.8 | -34.8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 24 Jan | 14.2 | -22.9 | 0.22 | 5.98 | 20.9 |
| 25 Jan | 21.2 | 14.2 | 0.12 | 3.11 | 24.0 |
| 26 Jan | 30.2 | 19.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 24.0 |
| 27 Jan | 28.2 | 15.3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 24.0 |
| 28 Jan | 22.1 | 12.2 | 0.03 | 0.59 | 25.2 |
| 29 Jan | 25.2 | 12.9 | T | T | 25.2 |
| 30 Jan | 30.2 | 21.2 | 0.03 | 0.51 | 25.2 |
| 31 Jan | 31.1 | 10.2 | T | 0.12 | 25.2 |
Past weather Kotzebue
| Jan 17 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 7.9 ºF | 4 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | -4.1 ºF | -10 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.55 inch | 0.62 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 11.34 inch | 9 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 37.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | -28.8 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 31.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | -34.8 ºF | - | |
Past weather January 2017 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Kotzebue - Alaska
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Alaska | |
| County | Northwest Arctic | |
| City | Kotzebue | |
| Zip Code | 99752 | |
| Longitude | -162.6 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 66.9 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 13ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Kotzebue - Alaska
| Local Time | 02:46 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 01:54 AM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Anchorage |
Map of Kotzebue - Alaska
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Kotzebue weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 29ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 17ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 11 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 61 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Kotzebue
Longitude: -162.597, Latitude: 66.8983
Average weather Kotzebue, AK - 99752
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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