Barrow in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Barrow in august 2025
The weather in Barrow in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 44.6cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Cloudy
35% of time
26%
10%
10%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
38% of time
25%
11%
11%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Cloudy
36% of time
28%
14%
9%
Weather at 3am
38°F
35%
23%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Barrow in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Barrow in august.
The climate of Barrow in august is very bad
The climate in august in Barrow is rather dry (with 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.3in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city the month of august. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Barrow is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Barrow in the month of august with a maximum record of 59°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2021.
Day length in Barrow in august is 18:42. The sun rises at 04:08 and sets at 22:50.
August: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in august, there are destinations with better weather than Barrow:
In august, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai have good weather.
Finally, Anchor Point, Dillingham, Healy, Ketchikan, Tok and Cordova have a tolerable climate, but better than Barrow.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Barrow in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 44.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.7km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:42 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Barrow in august 2024:
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
52°F to 61°F
41°F to 67°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 50°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 41°F
34°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 49°F
43°F to 50°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in august
Cities near Barrow:
| Prudhoe Bay in august | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Kotzebue in august | tolerable weather |
| Tanana in august | tolerable weather |
| Fairbanks in august | good weather |
| Nome in august | tolerable weather |
| Healy in august | tolerable weather |
| Denali National Park in august | bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in august | bad weather |
| Tok in august | tolerable weather |
| Hooper Bay in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Barrow
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Barrow in august:
Weather data for Barrow for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Barrow. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Barrow can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Barrow.