Best time to visit Nuiqsut, AK

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

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

January Cold
High
-8.5°F
Low
-23.0°F
Precip
0.32 in

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

February Cold
High
-8.6°F
Low
-22.8°F
Precip
0.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 6h 32m

March Cold
High
-6.9°F
Low
-21.4°F
Precip
0.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 6m

April Cold
High
9.9°F
Low
-5.3°F
Precip
0.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 40m

May Cold
High
29.2°F
Low
19.0°F
Precip
0.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 21h 28m

June Cool
High
49.9°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
0.57 in

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

July Good
High
57.9°F
Low
41.2°F
Precip
1.14 in

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

August Cool
High
51.1°F
Low
37.7°F
Precip
1.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 17h 44m

September Cold
High
39.8°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
0.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 49m

October Cold
High
24.0°F
Low
13.1°F
Precip
0.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 16m

November Cold
High
8.2°F
Low
-5.9°F
Precip
0.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 2h 1m

December Cold
High
-3.5°F
Low
-16.9°F
Precip
0.31 in

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

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