Best time to visit Kivalina, AK

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Kivalina runs from July through July — 1 month of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
6.6°F
Low
-9.0°F
Precip
0.28 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 2h 25m

February Cold
High
9.7°F
Low
-7.1°F
Precip
0.44 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 7h 18m

March Cold
High
9.4°F
Low
-7.6°F
Precip
0.18 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 13m

April Cold
High
23.6°F
Low
6.0°F
Precip
0.56 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

May Cold
High
38.2°F
Low
25.9°F
Precip
0.57 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 19h 29m

June Cool
High
50.0°F
Low
37.8°F
Precip
0.79 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

July Good
High
56.3°F
Low
45.5°F
Precip
1.41 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 21h 54m

August Cool
High
54.5°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
2.33 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 16h 54m

September Cool
High
46.2°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
1.52 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 12h 43m

October Cold
High
30.5°F
Low
20.6°F
Precip
0.93 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 45m

November Cold
High
17.3°F
Low
5.5°F
Precip
0.51 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 4h 16m

December Cold
High
10.0°F
Low
-4.1°F
Precip
0.17 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

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