What is today's weather forecast for North Pole, AK?

Today's forecast for North Pole shows a low of -31 degrees Fahrenheit. Flurries before 3am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for North Pole, AK?

The 7-day forecast for North Pole shows highs from -29 to -8 degrees and lows from -36 to -26 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in North Pole, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in North Pole this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (30% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the North Pole weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate North Pole forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

North Pole, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-22°F
Feels Like -22°F

Humidity 68% Dew Point -29°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.11 in.

Report from a personal weather station 0.2 mi. S of central North Pole
at 8:30 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

-31

WedDec 17

-24

-36

ThuDec 18

-29

-36

FriDec 19

40%

-14

-26

SatDec 20

50%

-17

-32

SunDec 21

50%

-22

-28

MonDec 22

50%

-20

-29

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from -24°F to -20°F, reaching a high of -14°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 25°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 6°F with lows around -9°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

North Pole, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Flurries before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -31. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -24. Calm wind.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -36. Calm wind.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -29. Calm wind.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -17.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -32.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A slight chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -22.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -20.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.

About North Pole, AK

North Pole is a small city in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. Incorporated in 1953, it is part of the Fairbanks metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,243, up from 2,117 in 2010. Despite its name, the city is about 1,700 miles (2,700 km) south of Earth's geographic North Pole and 125 miles (201 km) south of the Arctic Circle.

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