The climate in Akutan, AK is typical of the state's interior region. Summers are mild and short, while winters are long and cold. Temperatures can drop below 0°F during the winter months and hover around 50°F during the summer months. The area receives an average of 44 inches of precipitation annually, most of which falls as snow from October to April. It is not uncommon for temperatures to remain below freezing for weeks at a time during winter. Summertime brings plenty of sunshine but also frequent rainshowers.
Akutan, Alaska gets 62 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Akutan averages 95 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 60 sunny days per year in Akutan. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Akutan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 225 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 57 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 62 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 95 inches of snow a year