What’s the climate like in Bethel?
The current climate in Bethel features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of -7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -14°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bethel in recent years was 35°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -30°C in January 2019.
On average, Bethel gets 725 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 117 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Bethel?
The best time to visit Bethel for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Bethel.
Climate Table of Bethel
The climate table of Bethel shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -7 | -5 | -4 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 5 | -3 | -7 |
Temp. min (°C) | -13 | -11 | -12 | -4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 5 | -1 | -8 | -13 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 42 | 34 | 19 | 52 | 70 | 123 | 87 | 81 | 70 | 79 | 34 |
Snow (cm) | 17 | 22 | 20 | 6,8 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 8,2 | 26 | 15 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -7°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 725 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Snowfall: 117 cm per year
- Driest months: 19 mm in April, 34 mm in January and March
- Wettest months: 123 mm in July, 87 mm in August and 81 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Bethel
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bethel, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bethel
This graph shows how much rainfall Bethel, Alaska, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bethel
This graph shows how much snow Bethel, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bethel
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bethel, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bethel
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bethel, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bethel
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bethel, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bethel
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bethel, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Bethel by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bethel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.