Kuparuk Weather Records (USC00505136)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kuparuk (USC00505136), Alaska, United States, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Kuparuk
- Kuparuk (USC00505136) is a weather station in Alaska, United States at 70.33 latitude and -149.61 longitude, 20 m (64 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1983 to 2026, 44 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kuparuk still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kuparuk tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 17.8 C (64.0 F) on 26 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Alaska, United States, 70.33 latitude, -149.61 longitude.
- Elevation: 20 m (64 ft).
- Period of record: 1983 to 2026, 44 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
8 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| Feb | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | -50.0 C (-58.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| Mar | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| Apr | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| May | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| Jun | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| Jul | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| Aug | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| Sep | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 73 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 82 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 12 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-13 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2016-07-14 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2024-08-06 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 32.5 mm (1.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 25 January 1991 |
| Feb | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 24 February 2017 |
| Mar | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 13 March 2020 |
| Apr | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 6 April 1983 |
| May | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 25 May 2008 |
| Jun | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 24 June 1989 |
| Jul | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 27 July 2022 |
| Aug | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 18 August 1994 |
| Sep | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 23 September 2016 |
| Oct | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 22 October 2014 |
| Nov | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 8 November 2016 |
| Dec | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 12 December 2025 |
Period of Record Coverage
1983 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 309 | 85% | No |
| 1984 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 191 | 52% | No |
| 2012 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2013 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 243 | 67% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 39 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 21 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily high max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 21 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 16 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily low min (Tie) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | tie | 27 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily low min (Tie) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 29 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | tie | 39 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily low min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 37 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily low max | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 4 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily low min (Tie) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily low max (Tie) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | 5.0 cm (2.0 in) | 0 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2026 | Kuparuk, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
38 complete years, 1984 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | -14.1 C | -3.66 C |
| 1985 | -12.4 C | -1.88 C |
| 1986 | -12.9 C | -2.40 C |
| 1987 | -12.7 C | -2.22 C |
| 1988 | -12.7 C | -2.18 C |
| 1989 | -9.8 C | +0.70 C |
| 1990 | -12.5 C | -2.01 C |
| 1991 | -13.0 C | -2.50 C |
| 1992 | -12.6 C | -2.11 C |
| 1993 | -9.6 C | +0.91 C |
| 1995 | -10.6 C | -0.15 C |
| 1996 | -11.2 C | -0.74 C |
| 1997 | -11.0 C | -0.51 C |
| 1998 | -8.1 C | +2.40 C |
| 1999 | -12.7 C | -2.22 C |
| 2000 | -11.5 C | -0.98 C |
| 2001 | -11.6 C | -1.12 C |
| 2002 | -9.7 C | +0.73 C |
| 2003 | -10.3 C | +0.19 C |
| 2004 | -11.2 C | -0.76 C |
| 2005 | -11.0 C | -0.57 C |
| 2006 | -9.7 C | +0.77 C |
| 2007 | -9.9 C | +0.53 C |
| 2008 | -10.4 C | +0.07 C |
| 2009 | -10.5 C | +0.02 C |
| 2010 | -9.5 C | +0.94 C |
| 2014 | -9.4 C | +1.10 C |
| 2015 | -9.5 C | +0.99 C |
| 2016 | -7.5 C | +2.99 C |
| 2017 | -8.0 C | +2.51 C |
| 2018 | -8.9 C | +1.62 C |
| 2019 | -6.9 C | +3.60 C |
| 2020 | -10.2 C | +0.28 C |
| 2021 | -11.1 C | -0.67 C |
| 2022 | -10.0 C | +0.51 C |
| 2023 | -8.3 C | +2.17 C |
| 2024 | -8.5 C | +1.98 C |
| 2025 | -8.9 C | +1.57 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 1.0 C (0.7 to 1.3) per decade over 1984 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 1.8 F (1.3 to 2.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 38 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 1.0 C (0.7 to 1.3) per decade | 1.8 F (1.3 to 2.4) per decade | 1984 to 2025 | 38 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.9 C (0.6 to 1.3) per decade | 1.7 F (1.1 to 2.3) per decade | 1984 to 2025 | 38 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 1.1 C (0.8 to 1.4) per decade | 1.9 F (1.4 to 2.5) per decade | 1984 to 2025 | 38 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1983 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 2024 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | 44 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -50.0 C (-58.0 F) | 1987 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) | 44 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 1994 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 48.1 mm (1.9 in) | 2022 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 172 days | 1985 | 77 days | 44 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1984 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1985 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1986 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1987 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1988 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1989 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1990 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1991 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1992 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1993 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1994 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1995 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1996 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1997 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1998 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1999 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2000 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2001 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2002 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2003 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2004 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2005 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2006 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2007 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2008 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2009 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2010 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2011 | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| 2012 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2013 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2014 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 2015 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2016 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2017 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2018 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2019 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 2020 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 2021 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2022 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2023 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2024 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2025 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2026 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1984 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 1985 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1986 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1987 | -50.0 C (-58.0 F) |
| 1988 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1989 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1990 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1991 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1992 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1993 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1994 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 1995 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1996 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1997 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1998 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1999 | -46.7 C (-52.1 F) |
| 2000 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 2001 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 2002 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 2003 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 2004 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 2005 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 2006 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 2007 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 2008 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 2009 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 2010 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 2011 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 2012 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 2013 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 2014 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 2015 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 2016 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 2017 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 2018 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 2019 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 2020 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 2021 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 2022 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 2023 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 2024 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 2025 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 2026 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1984 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1986 | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1987 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1988 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1989 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1990 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1992 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1993 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1994 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1995 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1996 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 1997 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1998 | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1999 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2000 | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) |
| 2001 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2002 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2003 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2004 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2005 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 2006 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2007 | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) |
| 2008 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2009 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2010 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2011 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2012 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2013 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2014 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2015 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2016 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2017 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2018 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2019 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2020 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2021 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 2022 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2023 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2024 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2025 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2026 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1984 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1987 | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1988 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1990 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1994 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1996 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1997 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1998 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1999 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2001 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2005 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2007 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 2008 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2010 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2011 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2012 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2014 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2015 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2016 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2017 | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2019 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2020 | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2022 | 48.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2023 | 21.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2024 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2025 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2026 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 60 days |
| 1984 | 80 days |
| 1985 | 172 days |
| 1986 | 120 days |
| 1987 | 153 days |
| 1988 | 90 days |
| 1989 | 72 days |
| 1990 | 70 days |
| 1991 | 84 days |
| 1992 | 83 days |
| 1993 | 121 days |
| 1994 | 93 days |
| 1995 | 79 days |
| 1996 | 82 days |
| 1997 | 108 days |
| 1998 | 118 days |
| 1999 | 64 days |
| 2000 | 152 days |
| 2001 | 165 days |
| 2002 | 73 days |
| 2003 | 68 days |
| 2004 | 86 days |
| 2005 | 129 days |
| 2006 | 114 days |
| 2007 | 96 days |
| 2008 | 50 days |
| 2009 | 73 days |
| 2010 | 50 days |
| 2011 | 71 days |
| 2012 | 72 days |
| 2013 | 68 days |
| 2014 | 97 days |
| 2015 | 43 days |
| 2016 | 55 days |
| 2017 | 35 days |
| 2018 | 41 days |
| 2019 | 47 days |
| 2020 | 47 days |
| 2021 | 83 days |
| 2022 | 149 days |
| 2023 | 74 days |
| 2024 | 62 days |
| 2025 | 34 days |
| 2026 | 67 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
38 years with a frostAcross 38 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Kuparuk falls on 25 June and the median first autumn frost on 13 July, which leaves a median of 25 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1992 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 25 June | n/a | 26 June | n/a | -0.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 13 July | n/a | 18 July | n/a | +5.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 25 days | n/a | 28 days | n/a | +5.7 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
41 years, 1983 to 2025A day with at least 11.9 mm (0.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 29.4 mm (1.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 41 years of values from 1983 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 32.5 mm (1.3 in) in 1994; 23.4 mm (0.9 in) in 2022; 20.3 mm (0.8 in) in 1992.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-14).