What’s the climate like in Kobuk Valley National Park?
The current climate in Kobuk Valley National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of -14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 2°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -21°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kobuk Valley National Park in recent years was 31°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -44°C in January 2017.
On average, Kobuk Valley National Park gets 313 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 187 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park?
The best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kobuk Valley National Park.
Climate Table of Kobuk Valley National Park
The climate table of Kobuk Valley National Park 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -14 | -13 | -9 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 1 | -9 | -13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -20 | -20 | -18 | -9 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 3 | -4 | -14 | -19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 2,9 | 2,0 | 4,3 | 6,6 | 17 | 39 | 75 | 78 | 61 | 19 | 3,3 | 4,3 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 24 | 27 | 9,4 | 5,0 | 0,9 | 0 | 0,1 | 5,5 | 25 | 37 | 30 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 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: 2°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 313 mm per year, averaging 26 mm per month
- Snowfall: 187 cm per year
- Driest months: 2,0 mm in February, 2,9 mm in January and 3,3 mm in November
- Wettest months: 78 mm in August, 75 mm in July and 61 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kobuk Valley National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kobuk Valley National Park, 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 Kobuk Valley National Park
This graph shows how much rainfall Kobuk Valley National Park, 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 Kobuk Valley National Park
This graph shows how much snow Kobuk Valley National Park, 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 Kobuk Valley National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kobuk Valley National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kobuk Valley National Park, 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 Kobuk Valley National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kobuk Valley National Park, 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 Kobuk Valley National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kobuk Valley National Park, 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 Kobuk Valley National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kobuk Valley National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
