nomadseason

Monthly climate in Point Hope, Alaska, United States

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Point Hope features a ice cap climate ET). Temperatures typically range between -18 °C (-1 °F) and 9 °C (48 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -33 °C (-26 °F) or can rise to as high as 18 °C (65 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 447 mm (17.6 inches) and receives 95 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Point Hope enjoys an average of 2181 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 1 hours 36 minutes to 24 hours 0 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Point Hope, Alaska, United States §

The warmest months in Point Hope are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 6 to 9 °C (43 - 48 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from -18 to -15 °C (-1 - 6 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Point Hope experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 211 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Point Hope, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 2°C
(35°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 1°C
(34°F)
Mean maximum -2°C
(28°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -2°C
(30°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)
Average high -16°C
(3°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)
Daily mean -18°C
(-0°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -14°C
(8°F)
Average low -20°C
(-4°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)
Mean minimum -28°C
(-19°F)		 -28°C
(-19°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -25°C
(-13°F)
Minimum -31°C
(-23°F)		 -33°C
(-26°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)		 -28°C
(-17°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)

Compare climate in Point Hope with other places

Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Point Hope, Alaska, United States with other places around the world.

Monthly average precipitation in Point Hope, Alaska, United States §

Point Hope usually has the most precipitation in July, August and November, with an average of 10 rainy days and 55 mm (2.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Point Hope are January, April and May. On average, 16 mm (0.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Point Hope, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 20 (0.8) 37 (1.5) 41 (1.6) 14 (0.6) 14 (0.6) 31 (1.2) 66 (2.6) 50 (2.0) 38 (1.5) 49 (1.9) 51 (2.0) 36 (1.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 8 10 3 4 4 10 10 9 12 12 8

Monthly sunshine hours in Point Hope, Alaska, United States §

The sunniest months in Point Hope are April, May and June, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 48 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Point Hope: January, November and December receive an average of 0 hours 22 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Point Hope, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 10 85 175 297 361 415 291 214 190 114 24 0
Mean daily daylight hours 7h 44m 7h 44m 11h 51m 16h 0m 21h 19m 24h 0m 22h 47m 17h 18m 13h 4m 9h 1m 5h 59m 1h 36m

Solar UV radiation in Point Hope, Alaska, United States §

Point Hope experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 5 - 5, which corresponds to the Moderate category of sun exposure. February, October and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 1. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Point Hope UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Point Hope, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 1 1 2 3 5 5 5 4 3 1 1 0

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Point Hope, Alaska, United States

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Point Hope. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Point Hope's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.