Nome Census Area Climate
Nome Census Area, Alaska
Avg Annual Temp
28.0°F
Annual Precip
17.2"
Annual Snowfall
80.8"
Extreme Heat Days
0
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Nome Census Area Weather
Extreme subarctic cold far from national norms
Nome averages just 28.0°F annually, placing it among the coldest regions in the United States. This temperature sits roughly 25 degrees below the national median, defining a truly subarctic environment. Extreme heat is nonexistent here, with zero days ever reaching 90°F.
One of the colder regions in Alaska
The area's 28.0°F average is significantly lower than the Alaska state average of 35.9°F. It ranks among the colder third of the state's regions due to its exposed Bering Sea location. This makes it much colder than southern hubs like the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
A middle ground between Arctic and Interior
Nome is significantly warmer than the North Slope’s 14.5°F average but colder than the Northwest Arctic Borough. Its 17.2 inches of annual precipitation is higher than the North Slope but lower than the state average. This balance creates a unique, wind-swept maritime-tundra climate.
Severe winters and nearly 81 inches of snow
Winters are harsh with a January average of only 5.6°F and 80.8 inches of annual snowfall. Summers offer little relief from the cold, with July temperatures averaging a cool 52.0°F. The region remains frozen for a large portion of the year, with zero extreme heat days recorded.
Focus on insulation and wind protection
Residents must invest in high-performance arctic clothing to survive winter averages of 7.9°F. Specialized home insulation and backup heating are vital for the long, snow-heavy winter months. Rain gear is also necessary, as 17.2 inches of precipitation falls across the seasons.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.