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Shishmaref, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an extremely cold winter month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and -0.2°F (-17.9°C). January, with its average high-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and an average low-temperature of -0.2°F (-17.9°C), holds the record as the coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frigid cold month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0°F (-17.8°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C). February's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still frigid cold 9.9°F (-12.3°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still an extremely cold month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -0.8°F (-18.2°C) and an average high of 10.8°F (-11.8°C). Shishmaref starts March with an average high-temperature of a still frigid cold 10.8°F (-11.8°C), a minor shift from February's 9.9°F (-12.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Shishmaref, Alaska, is a freezing cold spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and an average high of 23°F (-5°C). With the onset of April, Shishmaref sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from March's frigid cold 10.8°F (-11.8°C) to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shishmaref, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C). May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C) in April to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a chilly month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C). Shishmaref in June shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in May to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a fresh summer month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C). The month of July, characterized by an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low of 45.7°F (7.6°C), is recognized as the warmest. Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a fresh month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.5°F (7.5°C) and max 51.8°F (11°C). With August's advent, Shishmaref sees an average high-temperature of a still cool 51.8°F (11°C), subtly shifted from July's 52.7°F (11.5°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a chilly month in Shishmaref, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). The advent of September brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in August to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Shishmaref, Alaska, is another cold autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°F (1.9°C) and min 32°F (0°C). A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks October, falling from September's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Shishmaref, is another freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The shift from October to November involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shishmaref, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and 6.6°F (-14.1°C). The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Shishmaref's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) to a frigid cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Shishmaref, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and reaching a low of -0.2°F (-17.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Shishmaref are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Shishmaref is January, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 67.8 rainfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

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

How much does it snow?

In Shishmaref, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Shishmaref, 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 least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity in Shishmaref are June, September and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

When it does not snow?

June through August are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is June, with an average of 0.5h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index in Shishmaref are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What time of the year is the hottest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low of 45.7°F (7.6°C), July stands out as the warmest month.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is July, with an average of 19h and 36min of daylight.

What is the rainiest month in Shishmaref?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

When does it snow the most?

November is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 2h and 54min of daylight.

Average temperature
Shishmaref, AK

Average temperature - Shishmaref, AK

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (52.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-0.8°F).

Average pressure
Shishmaref, AK

Average pressure - Shishmaref, AK

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.74"Hg).

Average wind speed
Shishmaref, AK

Average wind speed - Shishmaref, AK

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9mph).

Average humidity
Shishmaref, AK

Average humidity - Shishmaref, AK

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, September and October (79%).

Average rainfall
Shishmaref, AK

Average rainfall - Shishmaref, AK

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days
Shishmaref, AK

Average rainfall days - Shishmaref, AK

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.5 days).

Average snowfall
Shishmaref, AK

Average snowfall - Shishmaref, AK

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days
Shishmaref, AK

Average snowfall days - Shishmaref, AK

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Shishmaref, AK

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Shishmaref, AK

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
Shishmaref, AK

Average sunshine days - Shishmaref, AK

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.3 days).

Average UV index
Shishmaref, AK

Average UV index - Shishmaref, AK

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

Average visibility
Shishmaref, AK

Average visibility - Shishmaref, 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).

Shishmaref, Alaska, USA

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