Temperatures range from -56 to 78, averaging 40 during summer. The sun does not set between May 10th and August 2nd. The daily minimum temperature is below freezing 324 days of the year. The Chukchi Sea is typically ice free from mid-June through October. The North Slope Borough provides all other utilities.
Most residents have running water, but nearly one-half use honeybuckets for sewage disposal.
Funds have been requested to serve remaining houses and to construct a second water reservoir. Garbage collection services are provided by the North Slope Borough. The Barrow Power Plant is fueled by natural gas. Your comments and questions are welcome.