Bettles, AK
Alaska · Records since 1944–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1980
+19° from 64° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1969
-15° from 44° normalAll-Time Records — Bettles
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 83°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 2 | 83°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 82°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 4 | 79°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 5 | 77°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 6 | 76°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 7 | 75°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 8 | 75°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 9 | 75°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 10 | 74°F | August 11, 2007 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 29°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 2 | 30°F | August 11, 1973 |
| 3 | 34°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 4 | 34°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 5 | 34°F | August 11, 1948 |
Heat Wave Summary — Bettles
threshold: 78°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date84 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1955–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Bettles
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 24, 1999 – Jul 5, 1999 | 12 | 90°F (Jul 2) | 82°F | 52°F |
| 2 | Jun 28, 1986 – Jul 7, 1986 | 10 | 93°F (Jul 6) | 84°F | 55°F |
| 3 | Jun 14, 2025 – Jun 23, 2025 | 10 | 87°F (Jun 16) | 83°F | 54°F |
| 4 | Jul 12, 1993 – Jul 21, 1993 | 10 | 85°F (Jul 13) | 82°F | 55°F |
| 5 | Jun 29, 2007 – Jul 8, 2007 | 10 | 84°F (Jul 2) | 81°F | 55°F |
| 6 | Jul 6, 1972 – Jul 14, 1972 | 9 | 90°F (Jul 11) | 84°F | 56°F |
| 7 | Jun 29, 1990 – Jul 7, 1990 | 9 | 90°F (Jul 2) | 84°F | 56°F |
| 8 | Jul 18, 2023 – Jul 26, 2023 | 9 | 87°F (Jul 23) | 82°F | 55°F |
| 9 | Jun 9, 2005 – Jun 17, 2005 | 9 | 84°F (Jun 11) | 79°F | 53°F |
| 10 | Jul 24, 1953 – Jul 31, 1953 | 8 | 88°F (Jul 30) | 84°F | 53°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
104th-warmest month on record
61st-warmest July of 82 on record
-2.3° vs. 59.8° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1945–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | 64.2°F |
| 2 | 2007 | 64.0°F |
| 3 | 2019 | 63.7°F |
| 4 | 1977 | 63.7°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 63.6°F |
| 6 | 1968 | 63.0°F |
| 7 | 2004 | 62.9°F |
| 8 | 1992 | 62.8°F |
| 9 | 2023 | 62.6°F |
| 10 | 1990 | 62.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2017 | 64.2°F |
| 2 | July 2007 | 64.0°F |
| 3 | July 2019 | 63.7°F |
| 4 | July 1977 | 63.7°F |
| 5 | July 1993 | 63.6°F |
| 6 | June 2004 | 63.5°F |
| 7 | June 2024 | 63.1°F |
| 8 | July 1968 | 63.0°F |
| 9 | July 2004 | 62.9°F |
| 10 | July 1992 | 62.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bettles, AK | 57.6°F | 61st of 82 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 60.1°F | 91st of 122 |
| Delta Junction, AK | 58.3°F | 69th of 83 |
| Mcgrath, AK | 55.8°F | 79th of 85 |
| Kotzebue, AK | 54.3°F | 38th of 95 |