Climate Kuparuk - Alaska
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | -10 | -10 | -7 | 9 | 29 | 48 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -21 | -22 | -20 | -4 | 19 | 35 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 57 | 51 | 40 | 21 | 4 | -4 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 41 | 39 | 31 | 12 | -7 | -16 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.89 | 1.04 | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
What is the average weather in Kuparuk, Alaska?
Kuparuk experiences a tundra climate, characterized by very cold winters and cool summers, creating a very strong seasonal temperature contrast. The area is very dry overall, with a small increase in precipitation during late summer. Despite the low annual precipitation, winters bring significant snowfall.
Kuparuk Climate Graph - Alaska Climate Chart
Daily normals Kuparuk - Alaska - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | -7.6 | -18.7 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | -7.9 | -18.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 3 Jan | -8.1 | -19.1 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 4 Jan | -8.3 | -19.3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 5 Jan | -8.5 | -19.5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 6 Jan | -8.7 | -19.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 7 Jan | -8.9 | -19.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 8 Jan | -9.1 | -20.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.79 | 2.00 |
| 9 Jan | -9.3 | -20.2 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 10 Jan | -9.5 | -20.3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 11 Jan | -9.7 | -20.5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 12 Jan | -9.8 | -20.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 13 Jan | -10.0 | -20.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 14 Jan | -10.1 | -20.9 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 15 Jan | -10.3 | -21.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 16 Jan | -10.4 | -21.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 17 Jan | -10.5 | -21.2 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 18 Jan | -10.6 | -21.3 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 19 Jan | -10.7 | -21.4 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 20 Jan | -10.8 | -21.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 21 Jan | -10.9 | -21.6 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2.01 | 5.10 |
| 22 Jan | -10.9 | -21.6 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 23 Jan | -11.0 | -21.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 24 Jan | -11.0 | -21.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 25 Jan | -11.1 | -21.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.28 | 5.80 |
| 26 Jan | -11.1 | -21.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 27 Jan | -11.1 | -21.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 28 Jan | -11.1 | -21.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
| 29 Jan | -11.1 | -21.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
| 30 Jan | -11.1 | -21.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 31 Jan | -11.1 | -21.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.80 | 7.10 |
Weather history Kuparuk - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 21.9 | 16.0 | 0.05 | 0.31 | 16.0 |
| 02 May | 27.0 | 15.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.0 |
| 03 May | 30.0 | 21.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.0 |
| 04 May | 30.0 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.0 |
| 05 May | 25.0 | 19.9 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 16.0 |
| 06 May | 24.1 | 17.1 | T | T | 16.0 |
| 07 May | 24.1 | 17.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.0 |
| 08 May | 19.9 | 16.0 | T | T | 16.0 |
| 09 May | 21.0 | 12.9 | T | 0.12 | 16.0 |
| 10 May | 19.9 | 5.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.0 |
| 11 May | 15.1 | 6.1 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 16.0 |
| 12 May | 16.0 | 12.0 | 0.08 | 0.51 | 17.0 |
| 13 May | 18.0 | 3.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.0 |
| 14 May | 23.0 | 10.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.0 |
| 15 May | 25.0 | 7.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.0 |
| 16 May | 26.1 | 9.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 17 May | 25.0 | 16.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 18 May | 24.1 | 19.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.0 |
| 19 May | 25.0 | 21.0 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 20 May | 26.1 | 21.9 | T | T | 15.0 |
| 21 May | 26.1 | 19.0 | T | T | 14.0 |
| 22 May | 28.9 | 23.0 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 14.0 |
| 23 May | 30.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.0 |
| 24 May | 28.0 | 25.0 | T | T | 12.0 |
| 25 May | 28.0 | 25.0 | T | T | 12.0 |
| 26 May | 28.9 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.0 |
| 27 May | 28.9 | 26.1 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 12.0 |
| 28 May | 28.0 | 25.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.0 |
| 29 May | 27.0 | 15.1 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 11.0 |
| 30 May | 27.0 | 15.1 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 11.0 |
| 31 May | 27.0 | 19.9 | T | T | 10.0 |
Past weather Kuparuk
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 25.0 ºF | -10 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 17.3 ºF | -21 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.24 inch | 0.12 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 1.82 inch | 3 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 30.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 15.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 27.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 3.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Kuparuk - Alaska
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Alaska | |
| County | North Slope | |
| City | Kuparuk | |
| Zip Code | 99510 | |
| Longitude | -148.87 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 70.42 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 72ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Kuparuk - Alaska
| Local Time | 09:23 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 02:00 PM | |
| Sunset | 02:00 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Anchorage |
Map of Kuparuk - Alaska
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Kuparuk weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 19ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 7ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 3.8 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 34 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Kuparuk
Longitude: -148.871, Latitude: 70.4244
Average weather Kuparuk, AK - 99510
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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