North Slope, AK County has a climate that is characterized by extreme cold temperatures throughout the year. The average temperature in January is -15°F and the average temperature in July is 55°F. The summers are short and mild, while the winters are long and often frigid. The area receives an average of only 8-9 inches of precipitation annually, most of which falls as snow during the winter months. Winters can bring strong winds and severe storms that blow from the north off the Arctic Ocean. Despite its harsh climate, North Slope County is home to many species of wildlife, including caribou, polar bears, muskoxen, wolves, and birds.
North Slope Borough County, Alaska gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
North Slope Borough County averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 146 sunny days per year in North Slope Borough County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
North Slope Borough County 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 53 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -18
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year