Kotzebue, AK
Alaska · Records since 1902–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2014
+17° from 57° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1902
-14° from 49° normalAll-Time Records — Kotzebue
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 74°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 2 | 74°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 3 | 72°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 4 | 72°F | August 11, 1978 |
| 5 | 71°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 6 | 71°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 7 | 70°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 8 | 70°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 9 | 70°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 10 | 70°F | August 11, 1968 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 35°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 2 | 36°F | August 11, 1973 |
| 3 | 37°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 4 | 37°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 5 | 37°F | August 11, 1956 |
Heat Wave Summary — Kotzebue
threshold: 66°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date102 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Kotzebue
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 3, 2014 – Aug 15, 2014 | 13 | 75°F (Aug 6) | 71°F | 58°F |
| 2 | Jul 7, 1977 – Jul 16, 1977 | 10 | 84°F (Jul 12) | 72°F | 55°F |
| 3 | Aug 5, 1968 – Aug 14, 1968 | 10 | 80°F (Aug 6) | 71°F | 58°F |
| 4 | Jul 22, 1903 – Jul 31, 1903 | 10 | 76°F (Jul 28) | 71°F | 58°F |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2013 – Jun 24, 2013 | 9 | 85°F (Jun 19) | 70°F | 54°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 1939 – Jul 26, 1939 | 9 | 82°F (Jul 20) | 72°F | 54°F |
| 7 | Jun 29, 1990 – Jul 6, 1990 | 8 | 82°F (Jul 1) | 73°F | 58°F |
| 8 | Jul 6, 1972 – Jul 13, 1972 | 8 | 76°F (Jul 10) | 71°F | 60°F |
| 9 | Aug 6, 1966 – Aug 13, 1966 | 8 | 72°F (Aug 6) | 69°F | 53°F |
| 10 | Jul 21, 1990 – Jul 28, 1990 | 8 | 72°F (Jul 21) | 70°F | 54°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
53rd-warmest month on record
38th-warmest July of 95 on record
-0.8° vs. 55.2° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1903–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | 60.0°F |
| 2 | 2004 | 59.9°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 59.0°F |
| 4 | 1972 | 59.0°F |
| 5 | 1977 | 58.8°F |
| 6 | 1990 | 58.8°F |
| 7 | 2015 | 58.7°F |
| 8 | 1950 | 58.7°F |
| 9 | 2018 | 58.5°F |
| 10 | 1978 | 58.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2009 | 60.0°F |
| 2 | July 2004 | 59.9°F |
| 3 | July 1993 | 59.0°F |
| 4 | July 1972 | 59.0°F |
| 5 | August 1977 | 58.8°F |
| 6 | July 1977 | 58.8°F |
| 7 | July 1990 | 58.8°F |
| 8 | July 2015 | 58.7°F |
| 9 | July 1950 | 58.7°F |
| 10 | August 2004 | 58.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue, AK | 54.3°F | 38th of 95 |
| Nome, AK | 51.2°F | 53rd of 120 |
| Bettles, AK | 57.6°F | 61st of 82 |
| Mcgrath, AK | 55.8°F | 79th of 85 |
| Barrow, AK | 39.7°F | 51st of 105 |