Bering Land Bridge National Preserve - Climate

Summer temperatures on the coast are usually in the low 50"s ° F, with mid 60"s to 70"s and an occasional 80"s or 90"s in the interior. Average January lows are -15 ° F on the coast and -50 ° F in the interior. Winds average 8 to 12 mph, but 50 to 70 mph winds commonly accompany storms and produce extremely low and dangerous chill factors. Averages are meaningless; summer can see snow, near freezing temperatures, and long periods of clouds, wind, and rain. Summer days are long, almost without darkness; winter days are short, with only a few hours of light. Exposure and hypothermia are real threats.