Deadhorse in Alaska with the Coldest 1st Decade of June in History (-2.1°C / 28.2°F in Average only)!
Marek Kučera 
Alaska is experiencing an unusually cold start to summer, with the first ten days of June 2025 being cooler than normal almost everywhere in the state. This early summer chill is especially pronounced in Southcentral Alaska, where it’s the coolest start to June in decades.
In Deadhorse, in the middle part of the northern coast of Alaska, the first decade of June / Summer 2025, was the coldest ever, with average temperature -2,1°C (6,6°C below normal).
According to meteorologist Rick Thoman, the first ten days of June have been cooler than normal almost everywhere in Alaska. In some places, particularly in Southcentral, it’s the coolest start to June in decades.
This cold spell is significant not only for its intensity but also for its timing, as June usually marks a warming period in the region. The cooler conditions have implications for local ecosystems, agriculture, and daily life. Farmers and gardeners may face delayed growing seasons, while residents might still need to keep warm as summer usually brings milder weather.
Rick Thoman’s detailed analysis, supported by temperature data, highlights this rare climatic event, underscoring the variability of weather patterns in Alaska and the challenges posed by such deviations.
As summer progresses, it remains to be seen how long this cold trend will last and what impact it might have on the state’s environment and communities.
Illustration picture: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/animals/polarbearcubs.html
