Utqiaġvik April 2012
Highlights
Barrow reported an average temperature in April of 4.6°F, 2.8°F above normal. The month was fairly close to the expected values, with the exception of the middle of the month, which was warmer than usual. On the 15th, the maximum temperature of 20°F was reported, while the lowest temperature of -24°F was observed on the 1st. No new temperature records were observed during the month.
Precipitation in Barrow totaled 0.17", slightly above the long term mean of 0.16". The mean monthly wind speed was 10.2 mph and a gust of 37 mph occurred on the 5th, blowing from an easterly direction.