Climate Kotzebue - Alaska
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 51 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -10 | -8 | -7 | 5 | 26 | 40 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.58 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 60 | 56 | 47 | 29 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 50 | 47 | 38 | 20 | 4 | -4 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.45 | 2.18 | 1.58 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 |
What is the average weather in Kotzebue, Alaska?
Kotzebue experiences a subarctic climate, characterized by very cold, snowy winters and cool summers. The area is quite dry overall, with low annual precipitation, though there is a small increase in late summer moisture. Winters bring significant snowfall, contributing to the very large seasonal temperature contrast.
Kotzebue Climate Graph - Alaska Climate Chart
Daily normals Kotzebue - Alaska - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 5.2 | -7.2 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 5.0 | -7.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 3 Jan | 4.8 | -7.6 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 4 Jan | 4.7 | -7.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 5 Jan | 4.5 | -7.9 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 6 Jan | 4.3 | -8.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 7 Jan | 4.2 | -8.2 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 8 Jan | 4.1 | -8.4 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 9 Jan | 4.0 | -8.5 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 10 Jan | 3.9 | -8.6 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 11 Jan | 3.8 | -8.7 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 12 Jan | 3.8 | -8.8 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 13 Jan | 3.7 | -8.9 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| 14 Jan | 3.7 | -9.0 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 15 Jan | 3.7 | -9.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 16 Jan | 3.8 | -9.0 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| 17 Jan | 3.8 | -9.0 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 18 Jan | 3.9 | -9.0 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| 19 Jan | 4.0 | -9.0 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| 20 Jan | 4.1 | -8.9 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| 21 Jan | 4.2 | -8.9 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 6.30 | 6.30 |
| 22 Jan | 4.4 | -8.8 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| 23 Jan | 4.5 | -8.7 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 6.90 | 6.90 |
| 24 Jan | 4.7 | -8.6 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| 25 Jan | 4.9 | -8.5 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| 26 Jan | 5.1 | -8.4 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 7.80 | 7.80 |
| 27 Jan | 5.3 | -8.2 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 8.20 | 8.20 |
| 28 Jan | 5.5 | -8.1 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| 29 Jan | 5.7 | -7.9 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 8.80 | 8.80 |
| 30 Jan | 6.0 | -7.7 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 9.10 | 9.10 |
| 31 Jan | 6.2 | -7.6 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 9.40 | 9.40 |
Weather history Kotzebue - October 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | 28.9 | 21.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Oct | 37.0 | 23.0 | 0.37 | - | - |
| 03 Oct | 35.1 | 28.9 | 0.04 | - | - |
| 04 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 05 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 06 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 07 Oct | 32.0 | 19.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Oct | 34.0 | 21.9 | T | - | - |
| 09 Oct | 35.1 | 32.0 | 0.24 | - | - |
| 10 Oct | 39.0 | 33.1 | 0.12 | - | - |
| 11 Oct | 37.9 | 35.1 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 12 Oct | 37.9 | 34.0 | 0.01 | - | - |
| 13 Oct | 37.0 | 32.0 | 0.01 | - | - |
| 14 Oct | 33.1 | 28.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Oct | 32.0 | 26.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 16 Oct | 32.0 | 25.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 Oct | 33.1 | 24.1 | 0.20 | - | - |
| 19 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 Oct | 34.0 | 24.1 | 0.05 | - | - |
| 22 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Kotzebue
| Oct 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 34.5 ºF | 29 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 27.2 ºF | 20 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.14 inch | 1.01 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 6 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 39.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 28.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 35.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 19.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather October 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Kotzebue - Alaska
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Alaska | |
| County | Northwest Arctic | |
| City | Kotzebue | |
| Zip Code | 99752 | |
| Longitude | -162.6 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 66.9 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 13ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Kotzebue - Alaska
| Local Time | 10:53 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 10:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 06:44 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Anchorage |
Map of Kotzebue - Alaska
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Kotzebue weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 29ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 17ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 11 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 61 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Kotzebue
Longitude: -162.597, Latitude: 66.8983
Average weather Kotzebue, AK - 99752
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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