The climate in North Pole, AK is cold and snowy for most of the year. Winters are especially harsh, with temperatures often dipping below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common throughout the winter months, averaging around 60 inches each year. Summers in North Pole are short and mild, with temperatures reaching up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the warmest months of June and July. Rainfall is sparse throughout the year, making for crisp, dry days even in the summertime.
North Pole, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
North Pole averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in North Pole. The US average is 205 sunny days.
North Pole gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -17
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year