AI-generatedNome at a glance
- Best time
- Jun
- Warmest month
- Jul · 15°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 637 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−9 / UTC−8
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Nome
Nome has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while January is the coolest at −10 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Nome is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nome
The best time to visit Nome is in June. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.4 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 85 mm.
Nome through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nome in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −8–7 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Nome in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Nome in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −4–10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Nome in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −10–−8 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 0°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 2°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about −1°
09:5019:45
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 09:19–11:00 · evening 18:34–20:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 09:00–09:19 · evening 20:15–20:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Nome compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 6° at the start of the month to −1° at the end. The sea cools from 7° to 3°. The days get 3.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 6° | −1° |
| Night-time low | −1° | −7° |
| Sea | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.2 h |
What is the weather like in Nome in October?
In October, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 55 min09:50 – 19:45
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nome
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Nome: score 66 against 19. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 2° | 13° |
| Night-time low | −4° | 6° |
| Sea | 4.7° | 5.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 39 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nome month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January−10° · Sea −1° · 1.1 h
In January, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in January21February−8° · Sea −1° · 3.0 h
In February, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in February35March−8° · Sea −1° · 5.9 h
In March, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in March38April−1° · Sea −1° · 7.6 h
In April, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in April40May7° · Sea 1° · 8.5 h
In May, Nome is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in May66June13° · Sea 6° · 8.7 h
In June, Nome is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in June58July15° · Sea 10° · 6.0 h
In July, Nome is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in July46August14° · Sea 11° · 4.5 h
In August, Nome is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in August28September10° · Sea 9° · 4.0 h
In September, Nome is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in September19October2° · Sea 5° · 3.2 h
In October, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in October22November−4° · Sea 1° · 1.4 h
In November, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 54 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in November21December−9° · Sea −1° · 0.1 h
In December, Nome is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nome.
Nome in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nome
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −4°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−19°), the warmest in July (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | −10° | −19° | −1.2° | 1.1 h | 8 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −8° | −17° | −1.3° | 3.0 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 35 | −8° | −17° | −1.2° | 5.9 h | 6 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 38 | −1° | −9° | −1.0° | 7.6 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 40 | 7° | 0° | 0.7° | 8.5 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 13° | 6° | 5.6° | 8.7 h | 9 | 39 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 15° | 8° | 10.3° | 6.0 h | 12 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 14° | 7° | 11.4° | 4.5 h | 13 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 10° | 3° | 9.1° | 4.0 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 2° | −4° | 4.7° | 3.2 h | 9 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | −4° | −11° | 1.1° | 1.4 h | 8 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | −9° | −17° | −0.8° | 0.1 h | 8 | 48 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Nome
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 3.2 – 6.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nome ranges from −1.3 °C in February to 11.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 9.4 and 13.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.2° | −1.6° | −0.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.3° | −1.6° | −0.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.2° | −1.6° | −0.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.0° | −1.6° | −0.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 0.7° | −1.1° | 1.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 5.6° | 3.7° | 7.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.3° | 8.3° | 11.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.4° | 9.4° | 13.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.1° | 8.1° | 10.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 4.7° | 3.2° | 6.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 1.1° | −0.1° | 2.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −0.8° | −1.5° | −0.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Nome
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Nome, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Nome: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nome has about 9 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Nome
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Nome
How breezy and how cloudy Nome is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nome typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Nome: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Nome
When Nome is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Nome has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 21 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 47 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Nome
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nome in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nome has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −9 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC−8
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (9 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Nome vs Provideniya
In October the holiday weather in Nome and Provideniya is about equally good (score 19 vs 17). During the day it is about as warm in Provideniya as in Nome. The sea in Provideniya is 2 °C cooler.
| in October | Nome | Provideniya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 2° | 2° |
| Sea | 5° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun | Jul |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Nome ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Sacramento26°96
- 2San Jose24°96
- 3Reno21°95
- 4Napa Valley25°95
- 5Berkeley22°14°95
- 6San Francisco23°14°95
- 7Oakland22°14°95
- 8Boise19°93
- 26NomeThis page2°5°19
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Frequently asked questions about Nome
When is the best time to visit Nome?
The best time to visit Nome is in June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nome?
The sea temperature in Nome ranges from −1.3 °C in February to 11.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nome in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 4.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nome?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −10 °C.
When does it rain most in Nome?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 85 mm. The driest month is March with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nome get?
Nome gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Nome in?
Nome is on UTC−9 in January and UTC−8 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nome?
A nonstop flight from London to Nome takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nome?
Nome has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 45, summer holidays 50, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 22.