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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, like December, is another arctic cold winter month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between -10.3°F (-23.5°C) and -1.8°F (-18.8°C). January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and an average low of -10.3°F (-23.5°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another polar cold month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min -9.4°F (-23°C) and max 0°F (-17.8°C). The onset of February brings with it an average high-temperature of a still arctic cold 0°F (-17.8°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Wainwright, is still a polar cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and min -9.2°F (-22.9°C). The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still polar cold 1.8°F (-16.8°C), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a subzero cold spring month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and max 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average high-temperature increases in April, moving from an arctic cold 1.8°F (-16.8°C) in March to a freezing cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a subzero cold month in Wainwright, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). With the onset of May, Wainwright's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable rise, advancing from April's 14.4°F (-9.8°C) to a still freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a chilly month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 36°F (2.2°C). As June begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in May to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Wainwright, Alaska, is a frosty summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C). July registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 49.3°F (9.6°C) at its peak and 40.6°F (4.8°C) at the lowest. Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a frosty month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C). August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) from July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also an icy month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C). Stepping into September, Wainwright records an average high-temperature of an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C), almost consistent with August. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, is another subzero cold autumn month in Wainwright, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another extremely cold month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°F (-13.9°C) and max 13.5°F (-10.3°C). The shift into November brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in October to an extremely cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a polar cold month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 1.6°F (-16.9°C) and -6.3°F (-21.3°C). Wainwright in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of an extreme cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C) in November to a polar cold 1.6°F (-16.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What month is the coldest in Wainwright?
Wainwright's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of -1.8°F (-18.8°C) and a low of -10.3°F (-23.5°C).
What is the most humid month?
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are most humid months.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.
How much does it rain?
Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow?
Months with snowfall in Wainwright, Alaska, are January through December.
How much does it snow?
In Wainwright, during the entire year, snow falls for 134.6 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
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 month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.
What is the least humid month?
June is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
What is the month with the shortest days in Wainwright?
June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Wainwright.
When is the highest UV index in Wainwright?
June is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the warmest month?
July is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).
When it does not snow?
The month with the least snowfall is July, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
July and December, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 18h and 24min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.
What is the snowiest month?
October is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.5 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.
Average temperature
Wainwright, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).
Average pressure
Wainwright, AK
- Average pressure in January:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.93"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.88"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.84"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.88"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Wainwright, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
11.7mph - Average wind speed in February:
12.5mph - Average wind speed in March:
11.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in June:
11.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
11.7mph - Average wind speed in August:
12.1mph - Average wind speed in September:
12.4mph - Average wind speed in October:
14.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
12.4mph - Average wind speed in December:
11.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).
Average humidity
Wainwright, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.31" - Average rainfall in February:
0.47" - Average rainfall in March:
0.39" - Average rainfall in April:
0.39" - Average rainfall in May:
0.43" - Average rainfall in June:
0.59"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.18" - Average rainfall in August:
1.34" - Average rainfall in September:
0.83" - Average rainfall in October:
0.98" - Average rainfall in November:
0.63" - Average rainfall in December:
0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
0.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
0.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
2.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
7.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
13 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
5.1 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
0.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).
Average snowfall
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
1.14" - Average snowfall in February:
2.09" - Average snowfall in March:
2.05" - Average snowfall in April:
2.17" - Average snowfall in May:
1.54" - Average snowfall in June:
0.35"
- Average snowfall in July:
0.08" - Average snowfall in August:
0.31" - Average snowfall in September:
1.61" - Average snowfall in October:
3.43" - Average snowfall in November:
3.03" - Average snowfall in December:
2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").
Average snowfall days
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
12.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
14.2 days - Average snowfall days in March:
14.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
13.9 days - Average snowfall days in May:
11.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
2.5 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0.9 days - Average snowfall days in August:
2.7 days - Average snowfall days in September:
10.1 days - Average snowfall days in October:
15.5 days - Average snowfall days in November:
18 days - Average snowfall days in December:
18.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Wainwright, AK
- Average daylight in January:
1h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
7h and 1min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in April:
16h and 4min - Average daylight in May:
8h and 1min - Average daylight in June:
0h and 0min
- Average daylight in July:
1h and 3min - Average daylight in August:
18h and 2min - Average daylight in September:
13h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
8h and 4min - Average daylight in November:
2h and 5min - Average daylight in December:
0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
0h and 4min - Average sunshine in February:
1h and 3min - Average sunshine in March:
3h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in May:
1h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
0h and 4min
- Average sunshine in July:
0h and 2min - Average sunshine in August:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in September:
4h and 1min - Average sunshine in October:
2h and 4min - Average sunshine in November:
1h and 1min - Average sunshine in December:
0h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days
Wainwright, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
18.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.5 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
18.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
12 days - Average sunshine days in September:
9.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
9.6 days - Average sunshine days in November:
10.8 days - Average sunshine days in December:
13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).
Average UV index
Wainwright, AK
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Wainwright, AK
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility
Wainwright, AK
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).
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