Kotzebue weather by month & the best time to visit
United States · seaside town · subarctic climate
Kotzebue is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is July (Score 39/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Kotzebue?
Kotzebue never gets truly sunny weather: July is as good as it gets at 39/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Kotzebue?
Kotzebue gets a moderate 2,092 hours of sunshine a year. July (39/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #364 of 580 destinations in United States for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,279 hours. The year's 516 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -17° / 1°F | -21° / -6°F | 31 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| February | 0 | -14° / 7°F | -20° / -4°F | 42 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| March | 0 | -12° / 10°F | -19° / -2°F | 24 mm | 1 | -2° / 28°F |
| April | 0 | -3° / 27°F | -11° / 12°F | 29 mm | 2 | -2° / 28°F |
| May | 0 | 5° / 41°F | -1° / 30°F | 35 mm | 3 | -1° / 30°F |
| June | 28 | 12° / 54°F | 6° / 43°F | 36 mm | 4 | 1° / 34°F |
| July | 39 | 14° / 57°F | 9° / 48°F | 70 mm | 3 | 10° / 50°F |
| August | 39 | 14° / 57°F | 9° / 48°F | 76 mm | 2 | 12° / 54°F |
| September | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 4° / 39°F | 52 mm | 1 | 8° / 46°F |
| October | 0 | -1° / 30°F | -4° / 25°F | 47 mm | 0 | 2° / 36°F |
| November | 0 | -10° / 14°F | -14° / 7°F | 37 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
| December | 0 | -15° / 5°F | -19° / -2°F | 37 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
Sea temperature in Kotzebue by month
The sea off Kotzebue is warmest in August at around 12°C / 54°F, and coolest in January at -2°C / 28°F. It never reaches comfortable swimming temperatures (21°C+). Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Kotzebue: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Kotzebue?
Kotzebue is a seaside town in United States with a subarctic climate — the sea reaches 12°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Kotzebue get a year?
Kotzebue gets about 2,092 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Kotzebue?
Kotzebue is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only July at 39/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Kotzebue?
January is the least sunny month in Kotzebue, scoring 0/100 with about 31 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Kotzebue?
The sea in Kotzebue ranges from about -2°C (January) to 12°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Kotzebue?
The typical midday UV index in Kotzebue peaks around 4 (moderate) in June, easing to about 0 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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