Average Snowfall in Kotzebue, AK
64.2"
inches per year
Heavy Snow Area
Elevation: 7 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 2 miles away.
Kotzebue Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Kotzebue typically runs from October through May, peaking in February with about 13.1" of snow.
Oct5.9"
Nov11"
Dec11.9"
Jan9.4"
Feb13.1"
Mar6.4"
Apr4.7"
May1.2"
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep0.6"
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 64.2" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
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Snow in Alaska
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Valdez | 325.3" |
| Whittier | 268.2" |
| Girdwood | 214.5" |
| Haines | 163.9" |
| Indian | 161.9" |
| Hope | 161.9" |
| Pelican | 111.7" |
| Elfin Cove | 110" |
| Anchor Point | 100.6" |
| Cordova | 99.2" |
| Seward | 90.1" |
| Hoonah | 90" |
| Port Alsworth | 87.9" |
| Juneau | 87.6" |
| Douglas | 87.6" |
| Mc Grath | 86.5" |
| Takotna | 86.5" |
| Petersburg | 85.6" |
| Homer | 83.7" |
| Soldotna | 83.7" |
| Palmer | 82.5" |
| Sutton | 82.5" |
| Unalaska | 81.6" |
| Dutch Harbor | 81.6" |
| Nome | 80.8" |
| Ester | 77.8" |
| Auke Bay | 77.4" |
| Galena | 77.2" |
| Anchorage | 76.9" |
| Healy | 76.7" |
| Gustavus | 72.3" |
| Chugiak | 70.5" |
| Eagle River | 70.5" |
| Port Lions | 70.3" |
| Eielson Afb | 67.7" |
| Salcha | 67.7" |
| Cold Bay | 67.3" |
| Saint Paul Island | 64.3" |
| Kotzebue | 64.2" |
| Akiachak | 64" |
| Bethel | 64" |
| Kwethluk | 64" |
| Napakiak | 64" |
| Wasilla | 62" |
| Houston | 62" |
| Eagle | 61.8" |
| Two Rivers | 61.4" |
| Anchorage Midtown | 59.4" |
| Fairbanks | 57.8" |
| Fort Wainwright | 57.8" |
| Port Alexander | 56" |
| Lake Minchumina | 53.9" |
| North Pole | 53.1" |
| Tanana | 50" |
| Kodiak | 42.9" |
Snowfall Near Kotzebue
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Nome, AK | 184 mi | 80.8" |
| Galena, AK | 219 mi | 77.2" |
| Tanana, AK | 318 mi | 50" |
| Takotna, AK | 331 mi | 86.5" |
| Mc Grath, AK | 342 mi | 86.5" |