Weather in Nome

What's the weather like in Nome?

Nome has cold most of the year and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from -11°C (12°F) in January to 14°C (57°F) in July, with overnight lows around -16°C (4°F) and 10°C (50°F) respectively.

No month in Nome sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually July and August.

Quick facts

Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
North America
Time zone
America/Nome
Coordinates
64.501, -165.406

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January -11°C / 12°F -16°C / 4°F 33 mm 14
February -10°C / 14°F -15°C / 5°F 53 mm 13
March -7°C / 19°F -14°C / 8°F 53 mm 13
April -1°C / 31°F -6°C / 20°F 35 mm 11
May 7°C / 45°F 1°C / 34°F 41 mm 15
June 13°C / 55°F 7°C / 45°F 42 mm 15
July 14°C / 57°F 10°C / 50°F 111 mm 20
August 13°C / 56°F 9°C / 48°F 99 mm 20
September 9°C / 48°F 5°C / 41°F 104 mm 20
October 3°C / 37°F -1°C / 31°F 89 mm 16
November -4°C / 25°F -8°C / 17°F 68 mm 15
December -9°C / 15°F -14°C / 7°F 58 mm 14

Nome by month

Detailed weather for any specific month:

Seasonal patterns to know

Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nome?

The most comfortable months in Nome are usually June, July, August, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.

What is the hottest month in Nome?

July is typically the hottest month in Nome, averaging a high of 14°C (57°F).

What is the coldest month in Nome?

January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -16°C (4°F).

Does it snow in Nome?

Snow is rare in Nome; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.

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