Kaktovik, Alaska, United States Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Kaktovik is Moderate, with a -38.5% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Kaktovik Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Kaktovik temperature has changed by around +1.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
2022
10%

cloudyCloudy
6036
-40%

rainyRainy
4248
14.2%

snowySnowy
410
150%

mistyMisty
02
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Kaktovik has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

33/100


Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Kaktovik experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-11.4 %


Change in average humidity

+1.3 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+100 %


Heatwave changed by

-6.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-6.6 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+0.3 km/h


These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Kaktovik Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Kaktovik, Alaska, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 10, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon4°/2°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon25km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon6°/2°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon21km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon9°/5°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon19km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon9°/5°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/6°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon12km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon5°/3°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon24km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon26km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon26km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon7°/6°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/4°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon40km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon31km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon7°/4°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon27km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon3°/0°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon32km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon7°/3°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon23km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon22km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon25km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/3°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon27km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon26km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon6°/2°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon24km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon5°/2°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon5°/2°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon31km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon25km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon5°/3°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon27km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon33km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon28km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon26km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon27km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon5°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon26km/h
Mon. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon5°/2°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon26km/h
Tue. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon5°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon29km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 17, Aug.

10.5°C


Low will be onSat. 30, Aug.

2.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onMon. 18, Aug.

95%


Low will be onSun. 17, Aug.

73%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onTue. 19, Aug.

40.3km/h


Low will be onThu. 14, Aug.

11.5km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 31, Aug.

5mm


Low will be onMon. 11, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 16, Aug.

3


Low will be onFri. 15, Aug.

1