Homer, AK Climate


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Homer, AK has a mild climate due to its location in the Kenai Peninsula. The winters are relatively mild compared to other parts of the state, with temperatures rarely going below freezing for any extended period of time. The summers are also generally mild and sunny, with temperatures reaching into the high 60s and low 70s during the hottest days between June and August. Average snowfall can reach up to 52 inches during the winter months while rainfall reaches up to 40 inches annually. Homer is known for its frequent rainbows that appear after a light rain shower.

Homer, Alaska gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Homer averages 72 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 135 sunny days per year in Homer. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Homer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 147 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 72 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Homer is 5.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.7 Summer - 3.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Homer, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHomer, AlaskaUnited States
  36.7 in.38.1 in.
  71.5 in.27.8 in.
  147.0 days106.2 days
  135 days205 days
  63.0°85.8°
  18.6°21.7°
  5.47
  1.44.3
  105 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Homer with an average high temperature of 63.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Homer, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Homer are July, August and June.
In Homer, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Homer with an average of 18.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Homer, there are 182.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Homer, there are 6.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Homer, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Homer with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.3 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 34% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 36.7 inches in Homer means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in Homer with 15.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 147.0 rainy days annually in Homer, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 71.5 inches in Homer means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Homer with 18.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 15 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 17 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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