AI-generatedUtqiagvik at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Jun
- Warmest month
- Jul · 9°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 3.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,040 h
- Rain a year
- 171 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−9 / UTC−8
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Utqiagvik
Utqiagvik has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 9 °C, while February is the coolest at −21 °C. With around 1,040 hours of sunshine a year, Utqiagvik is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Utqiagvik
The best time to visit Utqiagvik is from March to April and in June. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 3.1 °C. The wettest month is August with 32 mm of precipitation.
Utqiagvik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Utqiagvik in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −20–−3 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Utqiagvik in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 5–9 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Utqiagvik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −11–3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Utqiagvik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −21–−18 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 7 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
Snow
Sep – Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: March – April, June
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: March – April, June
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −8°
- Midday, 13:00: about −5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −3°
- Evening, 20:00: about −5°
- Night, 23:00: about −6°
09:4218:43
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 09:00–11:29 · evening 16:56–19:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:35–09:00 · evening 19:25–19:50
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 Utqiagvik compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 0° at the start of the month to −7° at the end. The sea cools from 2° to 0°. The days get 5.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 0° | −7° |
| Night-time low | −5° | −13° |
| Sea | 2° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 5.9 h |
What is the weather like in Utqiagvik in October?
In October, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 1 min09:42 – 18:43
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 89 %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 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
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
Compare two months in Utqiagvik
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June has the better holiday weather in Utqiagvik: score 42 against 27. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 42better |
| Daytime high | −3° | 5° |
| Night-time low | −8° | 0° |
| Sea | 0.9° | −0.7° |
| Sunshine | 1.0 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 16 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Utqiagvik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−20° · Sea −2° · 0.0 h
In January, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −21 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in January30February−21° · Sea −2° · 1.5 h
In February, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −21 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in February37March−20° · Sea −2° · 5.1 h
In March, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik – and yet one of the best months here.
Utqiagvik in March37April−12° · Sea −2° · 5.0 h
In April, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 6 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik – and yet one of the best months here.
Utqiagvik in April34May−3° · Sea −1° · 4.3 h
In May, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in May42June5° · Sea −1° · 7.0 h
In June, Utqiagvik is cold: daytime highs average 5 °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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Utqiagvik – and yet one of the best months here.
Utqiagvik in June35July9° · Sea 1° · 5.2 h
In July, Utqiagvik is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in July21August7° · Sea 3° · 2.7 h
In August, Utqiagvik is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in August26September3° · Sea 3° · 2.2 h
In September, Utqiagvik is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 20 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in September27October−3° · Sea 1° · 1.0 h
In October, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in October30November−11° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In November, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in November30December−18° · Sea −2° · 0.0 h
In December, Utqiagvik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 9 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Utqiagvik.
Utqiagvik in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Utqiagvik
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −8°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−28°), the warmest in July (2°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 30 | −21° | −28° | −1.7° | 0.0 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −21° | −28° | −1.6° | 1.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 37 | −20° | −27° | −1.6° | 5.1 h | 2 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 37 | −12° | −19° | −1.6° | 5.0 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 34 | −3° | −7° | −1.1° | 4.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 5° | 0° | −0.7° | 7.0 h | 5 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 9° | 2° | 1.1° | 5.2 h | 7 | 31 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 7° | 2° | 3.1° | 2.7 h | 8 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 3° | −1° | 2.9° | 2.2 h | 6 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | −3° | −8° | 0.9° | 1.0 h | 5 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | −11° | −18° | −0.8° | 0.0 h | 4 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −18° | −24° | −1.6° | 0.0 h | 3 | 9 |
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
Sea temperature in Utqiagvik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: −0.4 – 2.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Utqiagvik ranges from −1.7 °C in January to 3.1 °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 May 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 0.7 and 5.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.7° | −1.8° | −1.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.6° | −1.7° | −1.4° | cold |
| MayMay | −1.1° | −1.6° | −0.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | −0.7° | −1.5° | 0.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 1.1° | −0.4° | 3.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 3.1° | 0.7° | 5.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 2.9° | 1.0° | 5.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 0.9° | −0.4° | 2.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −0.8° | −1.3° | 0.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.6° | −1.7° | −1.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Utqiagvik
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 1.0 of 9.0 hours of daylight in Utqiagvik, 11 % 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
Rain in Utqiagvik: 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, Utqiagvik has about 5 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Utqiagvik
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 3).
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Utqiagvik
How breezy and how cloudy Utqiagvik 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 Utqiagvik typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 89 % of the sky over Utqiagvik: mostly overcast, with about 1.0 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
Snow in Utqiagvik
When Utqiagvik 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, Utqiagvik has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 15 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 66 out of 100: likely.
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 Utqiagvik
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Utqiagvik 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.
Utqiagvik has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 26).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
PoorBest holidays
- −14 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −19 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h
- Distance
- 6,240 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.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Utqiagvik vs Fairbanks
In October the holiday weather in Utqiagvik and Fairbanks is about equally good (score 27 vs 29). During the day Fairbanks is 4 °C warmer than Utqiagvik. Fairbanks gets 3 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Utqiagvik | Fairbanks |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 29 |
| Daytime high | −3° | 1° |
| Sea | 1° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Jun | May – Aug |
Through the year
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USA in October: the best places
In October, Utqiagvik ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Sacramento26°96
- 2Reno21°95
- 3Napa Valley25°95
- 4Berkeley22°14°95
- 5San Francisco23°14°95
- 6Boise19°93
- 7South Lake Tahoe17°93
- 8Salt Lake City19°88
- 25UtqiagvikThis page−3°1°27
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Frequently asked questions about Utqiagvik
When is the best time to visit Utqiagvik?
The best time to visit Utqiagvik is from March to April and in June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Utqiagvik?
The sea temperature in Utqiagvik ranges from −1.7 °C in January to 3.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Utqiagvik in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 0.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Utqiagvik?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 9 °C and nights around 2 °C. February is the coolest month at −21 °C.
When does it rain most in Utqiagvik?
The wettest month is August with 32 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Utqiagvik get?
Utqiagvik gets around 1,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.0 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Utqiagvik in?
Utqiagvik is on UTC−9 in January and UTC−8 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Utqiagvik?
A nonstop flight from London to Utqiagvik takes about 8 h, for a straight-line distance of about 6,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Utqiagvik?
Utqiagvik has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 36, summer holidays 26, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 30.