Barrow Weather in August

What's the weather like in Barrow (Alaska) in August 2025?

The climate in Barrow during August can be summarized as cool and dry.

August is in the summer in Barrow and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

Barrow weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature	5.9°C 42.5°F
Nightly temperature	0.8°C 33.4°F
Average temperature	3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine	3 hrs
Avg rainfall	26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days	12 days
Sea temperature	2°C 35.6°F
Humidity	90%
Windspeed	18.7kph 12 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Barrow with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Barrow

August rainfall

August hourly sunshine

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Barrow in August 2025.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in August

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Current (hourly) weather 15 day forecast

Barrow weather stats

Barrow weather statistics
Hottest month:	July	7.3°C 45.1°F
Driest month:	December	4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month:	March	7.6hrs
Coldest month:	February	-24.4°C -11.9°F
Wettest month:	August	26mm 1ins

Map showing location of Barrow (71.29058, -156.78872)