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Cape Nome, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 2.7°F (-16.3°C). Cape Nome reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 10.4°F (-12°C) at the peak and 2.7°F (-16.3°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frigid cold month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C). The high-temperature average in February for Cape Nome is a still frigid cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C), staying closely aligned with January's conditions. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cape Nome, is a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.8°F (-16.2°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C). As Cape Nome, Alaska, welcomes March, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C), showing little deviation from February's 13.5°F (-10.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April, like March, is another subzero cold spring month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The shift into April is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C) in March to a still subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cape Nome, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 38.5°F (3.6°C). May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in April to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Cape Nome, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C). As June arrives, Cape Nome's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from May's icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a cool summer month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C). Cape Nome's July weather reaches an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C), making it the warmest month. Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another cool month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.7°F (9.3°C) and max 54°F (12.2°C). The transition into August notes an average high-temperature of a still cool 54°F (12.2°C), revealing a mild distinction from the 54.3°F (12.4°C) in July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Cape Nome, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.3°F (8.5°C) and min 42.1°F (5.6°C). Transition into September subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in August to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a wintry autumn month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C). With the onset of October, Cape Nome experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in September to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Cape Nome, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.8°F (-4°C) and min 20.1°F (-6.6°C). The arrival of November indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C) in October to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and max 15.3°F (-9.3°C). Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) in November to a still subzero cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Cape Nome's January weather, with an average high temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) and an average low temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How many days does it rain in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December.

How much does it snow?

In Cape Nome, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Nome are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.

What is the driest month?

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Cape Nome, Alaska.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, June is the least humid month.

When it does not snow?

In Cape Nome, snow does not fall in June through August.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 21h and 6min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 0.6h of sunshine, June has the least sunshine of the year.

What time of the year is the hottest?

July is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 54.3°F (12.4°C) at the peak and 48.7°F (9.3°C) at the base.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.

Average temperature
Cape Nome, AK

Average temperature - Cape Nome, AK

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure
Cape Nome, AK

Average pressure - Cape Nome, AK

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed
Cape Nome, AK

Average wind speed - Cape Nome, AK

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

Average humidity
Cape Nome, AK

Average humidity - Cape Nome, AK

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall - Cape Nome, AK

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

Average rainfall days
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall days - Cape Nome, AK

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall - Cape Nome, AK

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall days - Cape Nome, AK

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Cape Nome, AK

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Cape Nome, AK

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days
Cape Nome, AK

Average sunshine days - Cape Nome, AK

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

Average UV index
Cape Nome, AK

Average UV index - Cape Nome, AK

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average visibility
Cape Nome, AK

Average visibility - Cape Nome, AK

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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