Shishmaref weather by month & the best time to visit
United States · seaside town · subarctic climate
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Shishmaref is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is July (Score 32/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Shishmaref?
Shishmaref never gets truly sunny weather: July is as good as it gets at 32/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Shishmaref?
Shishmaref gets a moderate 1,904 hours of sunshine a year. July (32/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #437 of 580 destinations in United States for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,279 hours. The year's 518 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 | -14° / 7°F | -19° / -2°F | 28 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| February | 0 | -12° / 10°F | -18° / 0°F | 33 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| March | 0 | -11° / 12°F | -18° / 0°F | 24 mm | 1 | -2° / 28°F |
| April | 0 | -4° / 25°F | -11° / 12°F | 31 mm | 2 | -2° / 28°F |
| May | 0 | 4° / 39°F | -2° / 28°F | 38 mm | 3 | -1° / 30°F |
| June | 14 | 10° / 50°F | 4° / 39°F | 40 mm | 3 | 1° / 34°F |
| July | 32 | 13° / 55°F | 7° / 45°F | 74 mm | 3 | 10° / 50°F |
| August | 25 | 12° / 54°F | 7° / 45°F | 74 mm | 2 | 10° / 50°F |
| September | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 3° / 37°F | 55 mm | 1 | 8° / 46°F |
| October | 0 | 1° / 34°F | -2° / 28°F | 45 mm | 0 | 3° / 37°F |
| November | 0 | -6° / 21°F | -10° / 14°F | 39 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| December | 0 | -12° / 10°F | -16° / 3°F | 37 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
Sea temperature in Shishmaref by month
The sea off Shishmaref is warmest in July at around 10°C / 50°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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Shishmaref: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Shishmaref?
Shishmaref is a seaside town in United States with a subarctic climate — the sea reaches 10°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Shishmaref get a year?
Shishmaref gets about 1,904 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Shishmaref?
Shishmaref is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only July at 32/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Shishmaref?
January is the least sunny month in Shishmaref, scoring 0/100 with about 28 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Shishmaref?
The sea in Shishmaref ranges from about -2°C (January) to 10°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Shishmaref?
The typical midday UV index in Shishmaref peaks around 3 (moderate) in May, 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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