Palmer, AK has a temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers. Average temperatures range from an average high of 58°F in July to an average low of 7°F in January. The city receives an average annual snowfall of 64 inches and the average precipitation is 16 inches. Palmer also experiences strong winds throughout the year that can reach up to 15 mph on some days. Summers are usually dry and sunny with occasional rain showers, while winters are wet and often snowy. When it does snow, temperatures typically remain below freezing for extended periods of time, making winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing popular among residents.
Palmer, Alaska gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Palmer averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 130 sunny days per year in Palmer. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Palmer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 68 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year