Kobuk, AK has some of the coldest temperatures in the United States. It is located within the Arctic Circle and experiences long winters with lots of snowfall, averaging around 15 feet per year. The summer months are usually mild but can still reach temperatures as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit. During these months, there are long days with little to no darkness and temperatures reaching up to 55 degrees. The climate in Kobuk, AK is highly unpredictable, experiencing drastic changes between seasons and short-term weather shifts that can overwhelm unprepared visitors.
Kobuk, Alaska gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kobuk averages 91 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 164 sunny days per year in Kobuk. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kobuk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 70 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 91 inches of snow a year