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