Weather and Climate Graphics

Rick Thoman

ACCAP Climate Specialist Rick Thoman is a longtime Alaska resident and expert in Alaska climate and weather. Rick regularly creates and shares reliable, data-based maps and graphics describing Alaska’s changing environment.

All graphics are free to download and share!

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Browse our weather and climate graphic collections on Flickr

Alaska Community and Regional Trends

Locality-specific trends in temperature, first frost, thunder, smoke, and more, from Juneau to Utqiaġvik, and surrounding waters.

Alaska-Wide Climate Trends

Broader-scale trends in Alaska air and ocean temperatures, growing season, precipitation, river flows, sea ice, and wildfire.

Monthly and Seasonal Climate Analyses

Statewide overview maps and graphics for Alaska's lands and surrounding waters, including departures from normal.