Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,062 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long-term normals for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight across twelve months

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve Monthly Climate Averages and Atmospheric Patterns

Name: Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Review long-term climate normals for Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve based on data from 1991 to 2020. These measurements, sampled from a representative coordinate within the park, provide an annual overview of temperature fluctuations, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. The records do not reflect current weather or site-wide conditions across varied terrain.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracking the relationship between average thermal cycles and daily precipitation rates throughout the year

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve Monthly Temperature and Climate Patterns

Climatology data for a representative interior coordinate show average monthly mean temperatures shifting from a January low of -25.19 degrees Celsius to a July peak of 8.91 degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation rates increase alongside warmer conditions, rising from winter minimums below one millimeter to a peak of 3.67 millimeters per day in July.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: -10 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Twelve-month climate

Analyzing monthly temperature averages, daily precipitation rates, wind speeds, and calculated daylight.

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve Weather by Month and Climatological Normals

Climatological records from a representative coordinate at 1062 meters elevation clarify how Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve shifts across twelve distinct calendar months. Comparing average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight hours reveals the distinct seasonal transitions of the subarctic wilderness.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-25.2 °C-41.3° to -8.7°	0.7 mm/day	94.3%	3.1 m/s	2.4 hours
February	-22.7 °C-39.4° to -7.8°	0.9 mm/day	94%	3.1 m/s	7.2 hours
March	-20.7 °C-36.7° to -5.5°	0.7 mm/day	92.4%	2.9 m/s	11.2 hours
April	-11.4 °C-28.2° to 0°	1 mm/day	92.5%	2.8 m/s	15.3 hours
May	-2.1 °C-17.1° to 8.8°	1.9 mm/day	90.5%	2.5 m/s	19.8 hours
June	7 °C-3.5° to 16.6°	3.1 mm/day	84.2%	2.6 m/s	24 hours
July	8.9 °C-0.5° to 17.8°	3.7 mm/day	84.9%	2.7 m/s	21.9 hours
August	4.9 °C-4.6° to 14.7°	3.4 mm/day	88.7%	2.9 m/s	16.8 hours
September	-2.1 °C-13° to 8.2°	2.4 mm/day	93.1%	2.8 m/s	12.7 hours
October	-12.7 °C-24.3° to -1°	1.4 mm/day	97.2%	2.7 m/s	8.6 hours
November	-20.7 °C-32.8° to -8.5°	0.9 mm/day	94.9%	2.9 m/s	4.1 hours
December	-23.5 °C-37.5° to -8.7°	0.9 mm/day	94.9%	2.9 m/s	0 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: -25.2 °C; July: 8.9 °C; Change from January to July: +34.1 °C
Precipitation: January: 0.7 mm/day; July: 3.7 mm/day; Change from January to July: +3 mm/day
Daylight: January: 2.4 hours; July: 21.9 hours; Change from January to July: +19.5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing the seasonal contrasts in temperature, wind, and daylight based on long term averages

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights for Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Seasonal comparisons of monthly climate normals for Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve highlight the variations in average temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration. Evaluating calculated monthly highlights clarifies the subarctic pattern without confusing typical long term averages with extreme weather records.

Warmest month: July8.9 °C
Coolest month: January-25.2 °C
Wettest month: July3.7 mm/day
Driest month: March0.7 mm/day
Most humid month: October97.2%
Windiest month: February3.1 m/s
Longest daylight: June24 hours

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Compare Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve with Other Park Climates

Evaluating the climate data of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve alongside other protected areas reveals the atmospheric diversity of different high latitude and continental regions. Comparing standardized monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight helps clarify how varying elevations and geographic settings shape local wilderness conditions over time.