🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Utqiagvik 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs Utqiagvik, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 25 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 73 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 Utqiagvik
Avg annual high19°C-6°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)July (9°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-25°C low)
Rainy days / year64137
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇺🇸 Utqiagvik

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (9°C), coldest lows in February (-25°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Utqiagvik warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 25 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Utqiagvik?

Utqiagvik is rainier — San Francisco sees about 73 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Utqiagvik?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Utqiagvik is best around June, July, August.

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